NHTSA Recall # | 111146 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V422000 |
MFG Compaign # | 45340 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SPARK |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 22/07/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/04/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/09/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/06/16 |
Report created | 10/06/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 114 |
Estimated number of affected units | 18780 |
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." |
Consequence summary | Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |