2013 Chevrolet Trax Recalls

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April 28th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V257000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17130
Manufactured Begin Date: July 24th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: April 7th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 2016

Defect Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Consequence Summary:
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Corrective Summary:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

Recall 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.

April 28th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V257000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17130
Manufactured Begin Date: July 24th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: April 7th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 2016

Defect Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Consequence Summary:
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Corrective Summary:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

Recall 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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