Chevrolet recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
What could happen
If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Spark 2013–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V593000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 24, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 7, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 89,294
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 17, 2012 to Jul 29, 2014
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 14456
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chevrolet recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 25, 2022
- Buick / Chevrolet recall: Air bags Nov 1, 2018
- Chevrolet recall: Air bags May 9, 2017
- Chevrolet recall: Electrical system Jun 10, 2016
- Chevrolet recall: Electrical system Apr 28, 2016
- Chevrolet recall: Equipment Jun 30, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.