NHTSA Recall 24V925000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V925000; Date: Dec. 12, 2024
a vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2025 Chevrolet Equinox Ev
Component: Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
Manufactured by: General Motors, Llc
Affected Units:: 7,606
Recall Summary:
general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2025 chevrolet equinox ev vehicles. the pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles."
How to Fix:
dealers will update the software in the body control module (bcm), free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 27, 2025. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is n242479760.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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