Holden recalls diesel Cruze

Holden is recalling 10,214 units of the JG series Cruze, built over a two-year period between 2009 and 2011.

The basis for the recall is a wiring connector that may fret and corrode over time, resulting in an interrupted signal to the engine control module. According to Holden, this could result in the engine stalling at low speeds or while the vehicle is stationary.

Vehicles subject to the recall were built between February 26, 2009 and February 22, 2011. These vehicles can be identified by VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) ranging from KL3JA69RJAK501774 to KL3JF69RJAK774710.

Holden will write to owners of the vehicles concerned, and the company has also issued a statement concerning the recall, as follows:

GM Holden has initiated a vehicle safety recall on certain MY10 JG Cruze Diesel vehicles.

A condition has been identified whereby, over an extended period of time, fretting corrosion may develop in a wiring connector at the Engine Control Module (ECM). In very specific circumstances, the vehicle’s engine may stall either while stationary or while driving at low speed. This may pose an increased accident and injury risk.

There have been no reports of accidents involving, or injuries resultant of, this condition
The recall affects approximately 10,214 vehicles in Australia.

Holden will be contacting affected customer and dealerships to arrange a free-of-charge remedy to remove the fretting corrosion potential within the specific connector interface.