CHEVROLET SONIC 2016: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V257000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SONIC | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-26 | 2016-04-28 | 2016-04-28 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-29 - 2016-04-13
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17130
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 317572
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 114 "Theft Protection."
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
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.
