Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SPARK
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
16V422000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
Without Audible Indicators, The Driver May Not Fasten Their Seatbelt, Increasing The Risk Of Injury During A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120421
End Of Manufacture
20150908
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18780
Date Owners Notified
20160722
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20160610
Make Campaign Number
45340
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114