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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V594000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-12-19T00:00:00
Subject: Secondary hood latch/fmvss 113
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 118,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12319
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. during vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pjxa-k487-cqag
NHTSA ID: 12V594000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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