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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V440000·Announced 2014-07-21

Chevrolet Spark Recall: Front Suspension Bolts May Not Be Tightened

General Motors is recalling 2014 Chevrolet Spark vehicles because front suspension bolts may be loose, risking loss of steering.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension bolts) that can cause loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured between May 7, 2014, and May 26, 2014. The recall addresses a defect where the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.

If these bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving. This separation can cause a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. They should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for the vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. Dealers will inspect the bolts and tighten them to the proper specification at no cost to the owner. The recall began on August 1, 2014.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SPARK
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
1,919

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)

  • SPARK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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