NHTSA Recall 16V422000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V422000; Date: Jun. 10, 2016
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Chevrolet Sonic; 2016 Chevrolet Sonic; 2013 Chevrolet Spark; 2014 Chevrolet Spark; 2015 Chevrolet Spark; 2015 Chevrolet Trax; 2016 Chevrolet Trax
Component: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 18,780
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet sonic and trax, and 2013-2015 spark vehicles equipped with a bring your own media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 208 "occupant crash protection" and 114 "theft protection. "
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 45340.
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: Jul 22, 2016
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