GM Recalls 2012 Chevrolet Sonic For Faulty Windshield Washer System

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The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, General Motors’ popular subcompact car, is being recalled to fix a potential fault with the windshield wiper hose.

According to the official recall posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s SaferCar website, the recall affects 44,668 cars made between May 5, 2011 and February 24, 2012.

The problem appears to surround a faulty washer hose which could separate from the washer fluid reservoir.

When this happens, the car’s windshield washer is unable to pump washer fluid to the windshield, meaning it cannot be properly cleaned.

A continued lack of washing could result in the windshield becoming difficult to see through, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM has said that the recall will commence around September 7, and will notify drivers if their cars are affected.

The remedial work, essentially a modification to secure the washer hose to the reservoir, will be undertaken by GM at local Chevrolet dealers at no cost to owners.

Concerned owners can contact GM on 1-866-694-6546 or the NHTSA on 1-888-327-4236

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John Briggs Posted: 8/29/2012 12:22pm PDT

Ziptie

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Bad stuff?

Xiaolong Li Posted: 8/29/2012 1:46pm PDT

Or some kind of clamp with screws will work too...

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John Briggs Posted: 8/29/2012 5:24pm PDT

Oh Sure, you want a "quality" fix that will last don't cha :)

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Xiaolong Li Posted: 8/30/2012 5:32pm PDT

Well, I hope that is the intention of the investment of recall... :)

But the quality and durability of ziptie have improved a lot over the years. We use it on our products at work. I just don't know if the plastic material will hold up in the temperature or the environment of the engine bay over long term.

If it was me, I might have just done it myself. B/c I don't always trust a "dealer service person"...

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