2014 CHEVROLET SPARK RECALL - #16V257000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/18/2012 - 9/8/2015 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/2016 |
| # Affected |
317,572 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection." |
| Consequences |
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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