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NHTSA recall 12V408000

Visibility · General Motors, LLC

August 20, 2012report date
44,668units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Chevrolet Sonic.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V408000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.