NHTSA recall 11V-599 (11V599000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 28, 2011 - about 4,296 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V599000
Also written as: 11V-599
Reported: December 28, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~4,296
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING.

Why it is dangerous

A MISSING PAD COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKES FOR A MISSING INNER OR OUTER PAD. IF A BRAKE PAD IS MISSING, DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW INNER AND OUTER PADS, A NEW BRAKE CALIPER, AND A NEW ROTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 14, 2012

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-599 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Sonic - 2012

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