General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V594000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V594000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from november 9, 2009, through august 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no Includes 118,800 affected units, Secondary Hood Latch/FMVSS 113, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2010-2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from november 9, 2009, through august 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no
Defect Summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles manufactured from november 9, 2009, through august 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 113, "hood latch system." the hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Corrective Action
General motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on january 17, 2013. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.