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Chevrolet Volt Recall 15V145: Volt May Start Engine and Build Up Carbon Monoxide

NHTSA campaign 15V145, reported March 13, 2015, 50,236 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Chevrolet Volts from the 2011 to 2013 model years can have a problem when the driver gets out without fully shutting off the electrical system. If the car is left in that state, the battery can drain enough that the gasoline engine starts on its own to recharge it. If that engine runs for a long time inside an enclosed space, such as a garage, carbon monoxide can build up and create a risk of personal injury.

General Motors is recalling affected vehicles, which were built between August 25, 2010 and June 26, 2013. Dealers will update the engine management software to limit how long a stationary vehicle can stay in the ON position. The repair is free of charge.

If you own one of these Volts, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Chevrolet dealer to schedule the update. For questions, you can call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and reference GM recall number 14617.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V145General Motors LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery.
Risk
If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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