NHTSA 18V342000Manufacturer no. 18178
Seats
- Report received by NHTSA
- May 27, 2018
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2018
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 71 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic
- October 31, 2017 – November 22, 2017
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- SONIC
Defect summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
Safety risk
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V342000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov