NHTSA Campaign 12V408000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Filed by General Motors LLC.
NHTSA campaign 12V408000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the visibility:windshield wiper/washer. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 12V408000 (1)
Chevrolet (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 12V408000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.