If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248989-chevrolet-spark-2014-recall-suspension · Recall date July 21, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V440000
“CHEVROLET SPARK (2014) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 21, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248989-chevrolet-spark-2014-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 14V440000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V440000).
Owners are instructed NOT to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14453. Note: Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V440000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SPARK (2014) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SPARK (2014) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 14V440000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: Owners are instructed NOT to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14453. Note: Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed. 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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