The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
The risk
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 |
Components: SEATS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 | 15 | 1 |
Other seats recalls in 2018
38 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the seats; General Motors LLC filed 272 campaigns in all.
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| 18V846000 28 Nov 2018 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 18V822000 20 Nov 2018 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 18V813000 16 Nov 2018 | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V803000 14 Nov 2018 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018