Product Safety Recall N202311160 Drivers May Overlook Open Hood Alerts – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles.

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August 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V489000

Hood May Inadvertently Open

An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver’s forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V489

Manufacturer General Motors LLC

Components STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 7,071

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle’s Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched, free of charge. In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air software update. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM’s number for this recall is N202311160.

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.safercar.gov.

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