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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Recall NHTSA 16V422000

Release Date:
Applicable Country:
USA
NHTSA Campaign Number:
16V422000
Manufacturer:
General Motors LLC
Component(s):
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    • SOFTWARE
  • EQUIPMENT
    • ELECTRICAL
      • RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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."

Remedy

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.

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.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

Other Recalls For The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

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