General Motors, Llc | model year 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured january 17, 2012, to july 29, 2014 | NHTSA Recall #14V593000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V593000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured january 17, 2012, to july 29, 2014 Includes 89,294 affected units, Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured january 17, 2012, to july 29, 2014

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured january 17, 2012, to july 29, 2014. the secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 14456.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V593000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2014-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Secondary hood latch corrosion

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 89,294

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14456

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured january 17, 2012, to july 29, 2014. the secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.

Consequence Summary: If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. the recall began on january 7, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 14456.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.56

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