Vehicle recall R/2015/017

Chevrolet Spark recall: Secondary bonnet catch may not engage

DVSA recall R/2015/017 names the Chevrolet Spark. It was launched 6 February 2015. It covers vehicles built 12 June 2009 to 31 July 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/017
Launched: 6 February 2015
Issued by: CHEVROLET UK
Manufacturer reference: OSB13-02-062-a
Vehicles: 20,089 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The Hood Striker Secondary Latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. If this condition occurs the Hood Striker Secondary Latch may not return to the correct position when released. In such an event and especially when the primary locking device is not engaged correctly there is a potential the hood can open while the vehicle is being driven.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Hood Striker Secondary Latch.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Chevrolet Spark	12 June 2009 to 31 July 2014	20,089

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/181 Braking performance may be reduced 15 December 2014, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Matiz
R/2015/087 Clutch pedal may fail 28 April 2015, Chevrolet Spark
R/2014/152 Loss of transmission 11 November 2014, Chevrolet Spark
R/2014/022 Transmission mount failure may cause loss of drive 3 February 2014, Chevrolet Spark
R/2013/148 Clutch and gear selection may be lost 2 January 2014, Chevrolet Spark
R/2012/090 Braking efficiency may be affected 28 August 2012, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Aveo and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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