What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2010047
- Recall date
- 23 February 2010
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Models
- Cobalt
- Model years
- 2010
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 84
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain Cobalt SS vehicles equipped with a turbo-charged engine, a front brake line may come in contact with the underbody of the vehicle. Brake lines positioned against the underbody may result in a brake line durability issue. However, as there is no relative motion between the brake line and the underbody, and the brake lines are covered with a protective vinyl layer for long-term durability, the brake line wear would be minimal; however perforation of the line is still possible which could lead to brake fluid leak and cause a reduction in braking. In such case the brake pedal stroke will increase and stopping distance will be degraded which could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and adjust brake line position on affected vehicles.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2010047.