NHTSA Recall 14V315000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V315000; Date: Jun. 12, 2014
If the transmission turbine shaft fracture occurs during vehicle operation in first or second gear, the vehicle will not upshift to the third through sixth gears, limiting the vehicle's speed. If the fracture occurs during operation in third through sixth gear, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough to downshift to first or second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 21,567
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1. 8l four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14234.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 8, 2014
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