(MENAFN) US carmaker General Motors Co (GM) said it plans to withdraw 475,418 of its Chevrolet Cruze sedans to modify the under-engine shield so flammable liquids are not trapped in the engine compartment, Reuters reported.
The engine shield on the models affected has the potential to trap engine fluids and raise the risk of a fire. No crashes or injuries have been reported in relation to the issue, GM said.
The company indicated that the recall process will cover 2011 and 2012 Cruze sedans that were built at GM's Lordstown, Ohio plant from September 2010 through May 2012.
GM spokesperson said that the Cruze models sold around the world that were made at plants other than the Lordstown one do not have the same design, therefore they are not believed to have the same issue.
However, about 10,000 Chevy Cruze sedans sold by GM's Australian unit, Holden, may be affected and Holden is looking into the issue, the spokesman added.
Owners will begin getting recall notices in mid-July. A fix of the problem will take about a half hour at a Chevrolet dealership, GM said.
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