Component Description
SEATS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
General Motors LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20171031
End Date Of Manufacturing
20171122
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
71
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180628
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20180527
Record Creation Date
20180529
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.
Consequence Summary
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
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.
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.
