A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251489-chevrolet-sonic-2012-recall-visibility · Recall date August 20, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V408000
“CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Visibility.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 20, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251489-chevrolet-sonic-2012-recall-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall 12V408000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V408000).
GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V408000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Visibility Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Visibility that is covered by recall 12V408000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546. 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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