In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224658-chevrolet-sonic-2018-recall-seats · Recall date May 27, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V342000
“CHEVROLET SONIC (2018) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 27, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224658-chevrolet-sonic-2018-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 18V342000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V342000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V342000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SONIC (2018) recall — Seats Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SONIC (2018) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 18V342000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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