Recall 22V-640
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2013 to 2015 Chevrolet Spark and 1 other model: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-640
- Reported
- August 25, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 120,688 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
The risk
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Spark 2013 to 2015
- Chevrolet Spark EV 2014 to 2015