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VehicleDec 19, 2012118,800 affected

Chevrolet / Gmc recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

What could happen

If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V594000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
General Motors LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012
Owners notified
Jan 24, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
118,800
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 6, 2011 to Aug 28, 2012
Part
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Maker's own recall number
12319
Safety standard
FMVSS 113

Notes

GM's number for this campaign is 12319.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.

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recallsSee the GM stock page

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