NHTSA recall 16V-422 (16V422000)
electrical system recall reported June 10, 2016 - about 18,780 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V422000
- Also written as
- 16V-422
- Manufacturer number
- 45340
- Reported
- June 10, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,780
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
Why it is dangerous
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-422 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.