General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V461000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V461000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2020 chevrolet corvette vehicles Includes 5,141 affected units, Front Trunk Release May not Work/FMVSS 401, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 chevrolet corvette vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet corvette vehicles. the release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, "internal trunk release."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's body control module (bcm) to allow the release switch to always work, free of charge. owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an over-the-air (ota) software update. the recall began september 3, 2020. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-522-9559. gm's number for this recall is n202309350.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V461000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Front trunk release may not work/fmvss 401
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,141

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N202309350
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet corvette vehicles. the release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, "internal trunk release."
Consequence Summary: If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's body control module (bcm) to allow the release switch to always work, free of charge. owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an over-the-air (ota) software update. the recall began september 3, 2020. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-522-9559. gm's number for this recall is n202309350.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.04

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NHTSA ID: 20V461000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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