General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.” The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
General Motors – Windshield Wiper Hose/FMVSS 104
| Report Received Date | 08/20/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V408000 |
| Consequence Summary | A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546. |
| Recall Code | 12176 |
| Potentially Affected | 44668 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V408000) |
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