NHTSA Campaign 22V640000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Issued by General Motors, LLC · Reported Aug 25, 2022 · 120,688 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-222-1020. 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SPARK | 2013 | 120,688 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK | 2014 | 120,688 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK | 2015 | 120,688 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK EV | 2014 | 120,688 |
| CHEVROLET | SPARK EV | 2015 | 120,688 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V640000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.