Recall
Chevrolet Sonic — 12V408000
NHTSA ID
12V408000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Sonic
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2012-08-20
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Units Affected
44,668
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
12176
Summary
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.
Consequence
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.