Captiva

All recall notices.

1. FUEL MAY LEAK

   R/2018/129 · 21 May 2018

   21 May 2018

   Defect

   on a certain number of Chevrolet Captiva (RHD) with 2.0L Diesel Engine Model Year 2007 - 2010 there is a potential for a fuel leak caused by a partial or complete disconnection of a fuel feed hose connector. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. This fuel leak leads to engine stalling and in a worst case it might potentially result in an engine bay fire. No reported cases of fires.

   Remedy

   Check and correct the fuel feed hose routing replace the fuel feed hose quick connector retainer and apply a warning sticker to advice that the retainer is a single-use part

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~8,606 vehicles affected

2. POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE

   R/2016/263 · 23 Jan 2017

   23 Jan 2017

   Defect

   Vehicles equipped with stop/start system might have a starter motor failure while driving due to thermal damage of the starter cable.

   Remedy

   Authorised Repairers will Rework the starter motor cable. If necessary replace the starter the starter cable and the starter cable nut.

   Build window

   Built 1 Nov 2013 – 9 Jun 2015

   ~10 vehicles affected

3. POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

   R/2015/142 · 31 Jul 2015

   31 Jul 2015

   Defect

   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 affected and initially remove and discard the Lower Engine Compartment Cover. When parts are available the vehicles will be recalled to have the new Lower Engine Compartment Cover fitted.

   Build window

   Built 3 Nov 2010 – 26 May 2015

   ~3,584 vehicles affected

4. ENGINE MAY START INADVERTENTLY

   R/2015/114 · 31 Jul 2015

   31 Jul 2015

   Defect

   Repeated key insertion could create intense wear condition on the trigger of the ignition cylinder internal component. As consequence Engine starter motor might self-crank and the vehicle moves involuntarily if the ignition key has been left in the ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK (OFF) position and a gear engaged. The concern only affects vehicles with manual transmission.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified ignition Key cylinder.

   Build window

   Built 3 Mar 2006 – 18 Jul 2011

   ~5,251 vehicles affected

5. BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

   R/2012/090 · 28 Aug 2012

   28 Aug 2012

   Defect

   Incorrect type of brake fluid installed at production could cause internal corrosion of the ABS module. This corrosion can lead to a gel build up inside the module which may affect the closing motion of one of the valves. There will be no external loss of fluid or reduction in fluid level but it is possible the driver could feel excessive brake pedal travel. In some circumstances there may be reduced braking performance.

   Remedy

   Inspection of the brake fluid using a scan tool. Drain and replace the fluid and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Erase ''DOT 3'' text from the customers Owner's Manual (All models except Captiva & Epica/Tosca). Add information regarding the use of DOT 4 brake fluid.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2010

   ~38,876 vehicles affected

6. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

   R/2010/003 · 3 Mar 2010

   3 Mar 2010

   Defect

   It has been identified that the possibility exists under certain driving conditions that the intermediate steering shaft might disconnect from the steering column. Should this occur loss of steering control would result.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the subject steering shaft fixation inspected any deficiencies found will be rectified as necessary.

   Build window

   Built 14 Jun 2006 – 31 Dec 2007

   ~2,734 vehicles affected