CHEVROLET SONIC 2012: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V408000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SONIC | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-09-07 | 2012-08-20 | 2012-08-20 |
Production Dates: 2011-05-05 - 2012-02-24
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12176
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44668
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104
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.
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
