NHTSA Recall # | 108686 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V593000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14456 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SPARK |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
Date of notification | 07/01/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/01/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/07/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/09/14 |
Report created | 24/09/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 89294 |
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. |
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). |