Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 12V-408 · 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
General Motors LLC recall 12V-408 covers 44,668 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V408000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 5, 2011 to February 24, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.