Chevrolet Spark, Spark EV: Latch

Date

Aug. 25, 2022

Filed by

General Motors, LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Spark (2013, 2014, 2015); Chevrolet Spark EV (2014, 2015)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Description of the defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.

Potentially affected

120688

What can happen

A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

June 12, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

A222359300

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

LATCH ASM-HOOD PRIM & SECD · Hood Latch Assembly · 94534171, 96966791; STRIKER ASM-HOOD PRIM LAT · Hood Striker Assembly · 96688513, 94534170

Recall number

22V640000

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

Related recalls

• Related recall: Chevrolet Spark: Latch (Sept. 24, 2014)

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