2012 CHEVROLET SONIC RECALL - #12V408000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/5/2011 - 2/24/2012 |
| Recalled on |
8/20/2012 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/7/2012 |
| # Affected |
44,668 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
GM's recall campaign number is 12176.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, PADS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
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