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HighNHTSA·12V408000·Announced 2012-08-20

GM Recalls 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for Windshield Washer Hose Defect

General Motors is recalling 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles because the windshield washer hose may separate, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could impede the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured between May 5, 2011, and February 24, 2012. The recall involves 44,668 vehicles that fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104 regarding windshield wiping and washing systems.

The defect involves the windshield wiper washer hose, which may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this separation occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield. A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation at no charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SONIC
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Washer System
Hazard
Affected units
44,668

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SONIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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