Chevrolet Cruze gets recalled for faulty engine shield

General Motors will recall 413,418 2011 and 2012 model year Chevrolet Cruzes in the U.S to modify the engine shield under the vehicle. This would help prevent any liquid from being trapped, where a fire could start and spread. GM will also inspect certain cars to assure all welds in the rear compartment were properly applied. Incomplete or missing welds in up to 249 cars may affect the fuel tank strapped to the floor structure.

There are no known crashes, injuries or fatalities reported and only Cruzes built and sold in the U.S, Canada and Israel are affected. If dripping oil contacts the engine shield, the shield may ignite and burn, resulting in a possible engine compartment fire. Fixing the engine shield will take about 30 minutes for free.

"The most important thing for our customers to know is that we are proactively working to assure the Cruze is the safe and durable car they purchased, We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by these actions," said GM vice president of Global Quality Alicia Boler-Davis.