2014 Chevrolet Spark recall: lower arm
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on July 21, 2014. It covers about 1,919 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,919
- reported
- Jul 21, 2014
- owners notified
- Aug 1, 2014
- related complaints
- 5
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V440000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Spark 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 14V440000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Spark lower arm?
Yes. Recall 14V440000, reported on July 21, 2014, covers about 1,919 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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