General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 “Occupant Crash Protection” and 114 “Theft Protection.”
General Motors – No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114
| Report Received Date | 06/10/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V422000 |
| Consequence Summary | Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective Action | GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340. |
| Recall Code | 45340 |
| Potentially Affected | 18780 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V422000) |
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