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Chevrolet - Braking efficiency may be affected
Official notice
28 Aug 2012
Last checked
28 Aug 2012
An official DVSA notice concerns Chevrolet - Braking efficiency may be affected. Braking efficiency may be affected Published 2012-08-28.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
38,876
Recall number
R-2012-090
Official notice
2012-08-28
The hazard
The hazard
Braking efficiency may be affected
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Brand: Chevrolet. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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