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🧸 Product PT DE DK ES GR HR HU IS MT THE NETHERLANDS NO SE SI SK GB February 20, 2015

Chevrolet — Spark

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The bonnet striker secondary latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. Consequently, it may not return to the correct position when released. In such an event, and especially when the primary locking device is not e
Origin
Republic of Korea
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4175 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Chevrolet Spark cars. A part inside the bonnet may get rusty. This part helps keep the bonnet closed.

What's happening? The rusty part may not work right. This could let the bonnet open while the car is moving.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Chevrolet Spark in certain countries, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a garage right away. Ask your mechanic or Chevrolet for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The bonnet striker secondary latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. Consequently, it may not return to the correct position when released. In such an event, and especially when the primary locking device is not e · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
February 20, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/151711

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chevrolet — Spark. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The bonnet striker secondary latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. Consequently, it may not return to the correct position when released. In such an event, and especially when the primary lock...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 20, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Malta, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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