NHTSA recall 13V271000
Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Service Brakes · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem, the vehicles do not relieve brake pressure from the front brakes during an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (esc), or traction control event. One or both front brakes may lock up and not release. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 126, "electronic stability control systems"' and no. 135,…
Why it matters: If the brakes lock up it could cause a loss of steering control and/or a lengthened distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pressure modulator valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Chevrolet Volt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V271000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.