2013 CHEVROLET SPARK RECALL - #16V422000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/21/2012 - 9/8/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/2016 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/22/2016 |
| # Affected |
18,780 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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