Holden recalls Cruze for park brake fix

Holden has issued a recall notice and is contacting consumers who have purchased the Cruze sedan and hatch with manual transmission built during the model years 2010 to 2012.

The basis for the recall is the self-adjusting parking brake fitted to these cars. If the driver neglects to apply the brake correctly – ie: using enough muscle – the vehicle might roll away from its parked position. According to Holden, this could occur if the brakes are hot.

Of the 21,316 vehicles subject to the recall, many were built in South Korea during the period from February 26, 2009 to February 23, 2011, but Holden also built affected cars at its Elizabeth plant in South Australia between June 25, 2010 and December 1, 2011.

Holden has issued a statement, as follows:

Holden has initiated a vehicle safety recall on certain MY10 to MY12 JG and JH Cruze vehicles fitted with a manual transmission.

We are aware of a small number of instances where certain Cruze vehicles fitted with a manual transmission have experienced unintended vehicle movement after being parked on particular inclined surfaces.

The Cruze park brake system meets all the relevant regulatory standards however if the recommended procedure for parking the vehicle, as specified in the vehicle owner’s handbook, is not followed and the park brake lever is not applied as far as possible, and the brakes are at a sufficiently elevated temperature, it may be possible for unintended vehicle movement to occur sometime after the vehicle is parked.

The recall affects approximately 21,316 vehicles in Australia.  Holden will be contacting all affected customers to advise the correct operation of the vehicle parking system.  However, if a customer has any concerns regarding the performance of their park brake, we ask them to visit a Holden dealer of their choice for a free-of-charge inspection.

Holden has initiated a vehicle safety recall on certain MY10 to MY12 JG and JH Cruze vehicles fitted with a manual transmission.

We are aware of a small number of instances where certain Cruze vehicles fitted with a manual transmission have experienced unintended vehicle movement after being parked on particular inclined surfaces.

The Cruze park brake system meets all the relevant regulatory standards however if the recommended procedure for parking the vehicle, as specified in the vehicle owner’s handbook, is not followed and the park brake lever is not applied as far as possible, and the brakes are at a sufficiently elevated temperature, it may be possible for unintended vehicle movement to occur sometime after the vehicle is parked.

The recall affects approximately 21,316 vehicles in Australia.  Holden will be contacting all affected customers to advise the correct operation of the vehicle parking system.  However, if a customer has any concerns regarding the performance of their park brake, we ask them to visit a Holden dealer of their choice for a free-of-charge inspection.