Holden recalls 10,000 Cruze sedans in Australia

[csv8]

Holden recalls 10,000 Cruze sedans in Australia

by: By Paul Pottinger From: news.com.au June 27, 2012 12:54PM

Holden Cruzes are being recalled over an oil leak that could result in fire. Source: Supplied
ALMOST 10,000 Holden Cruzes are being recalled because of spilled oil potentially catching fire.

Holden this morning said the recall applied to 9,547 units of the Adelaide built sedan fitted with the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine.

It follows a Cruze recall in North America for the same potential hazard.

Holden said a condition has been identified where the car’s belly pan can catch oil that might drip from the engine if an oil change is not done properly.

“If oil makes contact with hot engine parts such as the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter, a fire could occur,” the statement read.

There are no reported cases of engine compartment fires in Australia or New Zealand related to this condition.

Holden Director of Warranty, Customer Satisfaction and Quality, Craig Porritt said the Australia’s standards of servicing significantly reduce the risk.

“However we will always err on the side of caution when it comes to initiating safety recalls

and campaigns,” he said. “Even if there have been no reported cases in our market we will take action to assure our customers and their vehicles are safe.”

Holden is contacting customers to arrange a free-of-charge modification.

Owners are urged to contact 1800 632 826.

[buggerlugs]

Better to be proactive..........

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yep... Good on Holden!

[Peter B - CV8]

Kudo's for acting responsibly - but I wonder if this could just as easily been covered in a service bulletin to Dealers. The fix is probably just a small drainage hole drilled into the plastic undertray....
Still, better to be proactive before there are any actual incidents.

[davids_gxl]

dam deawoo

[Bundy]

Ahh Australia's favour small Koren car making more news hahaha

[XP6]

I cant believe they have sold 10000 1.4ltr models!

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by Peter B - CV8

Kudo's for acting responsibly - but I wonder if this could just as easily been covered in a service bulletin to Dealers. The fix is probably just a small drainage hole drilled into the plastic undertray....
Still, better to be proactive before there are any actual incidents.

Problem is, the issue seems to be from an incorrect oil change procedure, meaning that any car that has just left the dealership after a service will be most at risk.

No point waiting another 10-12 months. If they waited an something went wrong in the mean time it would be a PR nightmare.

[Nikked]

Pinto.

[ebxr8240]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Pinto.

Wasn't the issue back then with petrol tanks unprotected in crash ??

[sprint347dave]

dont worry the government will pay for it,,,like they did for the car

[Bossxr8]

Second recall for Cruze in regards for potential fire. First one was from leaking diesel.

[csv8]

Originally Posted by XP6

I cant believe they have sold 10000 1.4ltr models!

and with minimal advertising !!!

[Danny]

Originally Posted by bundy

Ahh Australia's favour small Koren car making more news hahaha

Originally Posted by davids_gxl

dam deawoo

They're no more "Korean" than Commodore or Falcon, as they're built here in Oz as most of you know. Having said that, I wonder if the recall affects the Korean built cars.

[BHDOGS]

yeh true but ford have worn diff bushes and no wagon ha har ford bagging AWAYYYYYYYYYYY

[mik]

that maybe the case Danny , i suspect they don`t have the same content of the falcadores/terri etc, be that as it may, it`s good we are actually building it here.

[Nikked]

The Cruze is a true global car...


All australia does, is stamp panels and assemble them here, the rest of the parts are from other countries.

[svo supporter]

The majority of car manufacturers voluntarily recall cars for faults....Comes wih the territory of mass production. Keep your eye on the paper and you see at least 1 a month

As long as the problem is identified and fixed, there isn't a problem, unlike some other manufacturer that swept a dangerous problem under the carpet and faced a nice lawsuit.

[MAFIA]

Originally Posted by Nikked

The Cruze is a true global car...


All australia does, is stamp panels and assemble them here, the rest of the parts are from other countries.

Yep as Dave Hughes say it "Holden mean great deal to Korea!!!"

[I reckon]

Who cares really isnt this a ford forum ....Or are some of you guys closet Holden boys deep down ? Lol

Dont you think fords have recalls ?

[pottery beige]

yesterdays headlines were carrying on about a 10000 vehicle recall.. today its all well.. downplayed..

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/engine...-1226409872070

other brands could learn a lesson from holdens well oiled PR machine...

[GK]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

other brands could learn a lesson from holdens well oiled PR machine...

And Holden could learn a lesson about well oil-serviced cars from other manufacturers! LOL!

Sorry, the pun was there to be had!

GK

[Nikked]

Its about the only thing oiled up about holden...

[mash again]

Have we been infiltrated by facebook, whats all this "like" *****?

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by mash again

Have we been infiltrated by facebook, whats all this "like" *****?

someone needs a hug....

[svo supporter]

And Holden should take a leaf out of Ford's books

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11369730

Oh well, at least the cruise will only set fire to itself, where as Ford can burn anything round it.....

[russellw]

Let's keep it on track people. Whatever your view of the Cruze, the fact remains that this is the responsible thing for any manufacturer to actually do when presented with a potential safety issue.

Cheers
Russ

[burnz]

Holden said a condition has been identified where the car’s belly pan can catch oil that might drip from the engine if an oil change is not done properly.

now considering these cars "I4T" would still be under warranty, doesen't say much about the dealer/independant mechanics.

[tqure]

well done to holden!