The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V640000·Announced 2022-08-25

Chevrolet Spark and Spark EV Recall for Hood Latch Corrosion

General Motors is recalling 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Spark EV vehicles because the secondary hood latch may corrode, preventing proper engagement and increasing crash risk.

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 (hood latch) that can cause the hood to open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, which can prevent the hood latch from properly engaging.

A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under the earlier recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SPARK EV, SPARK
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hood Latch
Hazard
Affected units
120,688

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 (2)

  • SPARK EV
  • SPARK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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