Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226662-chevrolet-trax-2016-recall-equipment · Recall date April 28, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V257000
“CHEVROLET TRAX (2016) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 28, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226662-chevrolet-trax-2016-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 16V257000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V257000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V257000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET TRAX (2016) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a CHEVROLET TRAX (2016) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 16V257000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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