NHTSA recall 12V-408 (12V408000)
visibility recall reported August 20, 2012 - about 44,668 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V408000
- Also written as
- 12V-408
- Manufacturer number
- 12176
- Reported
- August 20, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~44,668
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. 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 is dangerous
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-408 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.