Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Spark Vehicles Manufactured From May 7, 2014, To May 26, 2014. In The Affected Vehicles, The Left And Right Lower Control Arm Attaching Bolts In The Front Suspension May Not Be Tightened To Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SPARK
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V440000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Effect Of Defect
If The Lower Control Arm Bolts Are Not Tightened Properly, The Lower Control Arm May Separate From The Steering Knuckle While Driving, Causing A Loss Of Steering, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Are Instructed Not To Drive Their Vehicles Until The Recall Remedy Has Been Completed. Owners Should Call A Chevrolet Dealer Immediately To Arrange For Their Vehicle To Be Transported Free Of Charge For SeRVIcing. GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Left And Right Lower Control Arm Attaching Bolts To Make Sure That They Are Tightened To The Proper Specification, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 1, 2014. Owners May Contact Chevrolet Customer Service At 1-800-222-1020. Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 14453. Note: Owners Are Advised Not To Drive The Vehicle Until The Repairs Have Been Completed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140507
End Of Manufacture
20140526
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1919
Date Owners Notified
20140801
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20140721
Make Campaign Number
14453