General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V422000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V422000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 chevrolet sonic and trax, and 2013-2015 spark vehicles equipped with a bring your own media radio Includes 18,780 affected units, No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 chevrolet sonic and trax, and 2013-2015 spark vehicles equipped with a bring your own media radio
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chevrolet sonic and trax, and 2013-2015 spark vehicles equipped with a bring your own media radio. the affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 208 "occupant crash protection" and 114 "theft protection."
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 45340.