Chevrolet Captiva: Possibility Of Fire
Chevrolet Captiva Recall Summary Chevrolet is recalling 3,584 Captiva vehicles because the diesel particle filter system can overheat and potentially cause a fire in the lower engine compartment if drivers ignore the DPF warning light and don't maintain constant speed during the regeneration process. The initial fix involves removing the lower engine compartment cover, with a replacement cover to be installed once available.
- Recalling firm
- CHEVROLET UK
- Product
- Vehicles: CHEVROLET CAPTIVA. Units affected: 3,584
- Reason
- In order for proper regeneration of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) system the vehicle in the active regeneration mode directs the driver by illuminating the DPF warning light to drive the vehicle at constant speed without interruption until the DPF warning light turns off. In the event that the driver ignores the DPF warning light and the corresponding direction the DPF system as well as exhaust pipe will be abnormally overheated. This may cause a fire at the Lower Engine Compartment Cover located near the DPF system and exhaust pipe. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-07-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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