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August 25, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V640000
Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle’s hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 120,688
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 10, 2022. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.