Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SPARK
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V593000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120117
End Of Manufacture
20140729
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
89294
Date Owners Notified
20150107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20140924
Make Campaign Number
14456