Hood: latchRecall 14V-593 · 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark
General Motors LLC recall 14V-593 covers 89,294 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V593000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
The risk
If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 216 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 17, 2012 to July 29, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.