Chevrolet, GMC 2010–2012 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled December 19, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V594000 · Chevrolet
Description
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
What to do
General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →