Chevrolet Bolt EV: Latch

Date

March 26, 2020

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Bolt EV (2019, 2020)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Description of the defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work.

Potentially affected

897

What can happen

If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202298320.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 17, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

A202298320

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

CABLE ASM-RR S/D I/S HDL · Rear Side Door Inside Handle Cable · 95429664

Recall number

20V184000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.