NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V408000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Published August 20, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 20, 2012
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- SONIC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US