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Recall 12V-408

General Motors LLC recalled the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-408
Reported
August 20, 2012
Vehicles affected
44,668 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

GM's recall campaign number is 12176.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles