NHTSA Recall 12V594000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V594000; Date: Dec. 19, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Chevrolet Colorado; 2011 Chevrolet Colorado; 2012 Chevrolet Colorado; 2010 GMC Canyon; 2011 GMC Canyon; 2012 GMC Canyon
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 118,800
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2013
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