The Baytown car defect lawyers at Denena & Points note that the U.S. NHTSA has announced a recall affecting more than 50,000 General Motors Chevy Cruze vehicles. The affected Cruze vehicles have manufacture dates from October 2, 2009 through May 14, 2012.

The dangerous defect that caused the recall results from the possible omission of necessary attachment welds for the fuel tank strap’s secondary brackets. The reason that this defect presents such a problem is that the improperly welded attachments could cause the fuel tank to come loose in the event of a crash or impact. Our Baytown car defect lawyers clarify that this loosening of the fuel tank could allow fuel to leak from the tank. And any ignition source, like a stray spark, could cause the leaked fuel to catch fire. Igniting or exploding fuel presents clear dangers of injury or death from the Chevy Cruze defect.

General Motors has said it will notify owners of the affected vehicles and that the company’s dealers will inspect affected Chevy Cruz vehicles for missing welds. If your Cruze has missing attachment welds, General Motors dealers will then secure your fuel tank bracket attachments to the Cruze with fasteners, free of charge. Concerned Cruze owners can contact the Chevy owners’ center at 1-866-694-6546.

If you own a Chevy Cruze affected by the recall, be sure to go in for your free inspection and repair as soon as GM will permit. A crash can happen at any time, and few things seem more threatening in an impact scenario than leaking, combustible fuels.

If you’ve been injured because of a hidden defect in your vehicle and you need help obtaining proper compensation for your needless injuries, contact our Baytown car defect lawyers for a free and confidential consultation. Our extensive practical experience successfully handling auto defect issues could help arm you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions regarding your legal rights and options following an injury due to a vehicle defect. Call 877-307-9500 toll free or use our online contact features to schedule your free case evaluation consultation.

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