General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V440000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V440000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 spark vehicles manufactured from may 7, 2014, to may 26, 2014 Includes 1,919 affected units, Lower Control Arm Bolts Not Fastened Properly, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 spark vehicles manufactured from may 7, 2014, to may 26, 2014

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 spark vehicles manufactured from may 7, 2014, to may 26, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.

Corrective Action

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. owners should call a chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2014. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14453. note: owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V440000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-07-21T00:00:00
Subject: Lower control arm bolts not fastened properly
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 1,919

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14453
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 spark vehicles manufactured from may 7, 2014, to may 26, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
Consequence Summary: If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. owners should call a chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2014. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14453. note: owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 98.38

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NHTSA ID: 14V440000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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