NHTSA Recall # | 151201 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V184000 |
MFG Compaign # | A202298320 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | BOLT EV |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Date of notification | 17/04/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/03/20 |
Report created | 26/03/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 897 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work. |
Consequence summary | If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began april 17, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is a202298320. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |