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Chevrolet Spark Recall 16V422: Radio May Not Chime for Unbuckled Seatbelt or Key Left In

NHTSA campaign 16V422, reported June 10, 2016, 18,780 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Chevrolet vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may fail to sound the audible warning chime when the driver is not wearing a seatbelt or when the key is left in the ignition. The missing alert also means the vehicle does not fully meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection and theft protection.

Without the audible reminder, a driver may drive without fastening their seatbelt, which raises the risk of injury in a crash. Leaving the key in the ignition also removes a theft-deterrent warning.

GM will notify affected owners, and dealers will update the radio software at no cost. Owners can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, referencing GM recall number 45340. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V422General Motors LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Problem
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."
Risk
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Sonic20152016
Chevrolet Spark201320142015
Chevrolet Trax20152016