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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V594000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Published December 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2012

What's the hazard

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

What to do

General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
COLORADO
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO | 2012 GMC CANYON | 2011 GMC CANYON | 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO | 2010 GMC CANYON | 2010 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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