NHTSA Recall 12V408000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V408000; Date: Aug. 20, 2012
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 44,668
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from may 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems. " the windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Recall Notes:
Gm's recall campaign number is 12176. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 7, 2012
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