Chevrolet · Canada · Crit
Chevrolet Spark, Sonic +1 more: Electrical
Affects Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Trax · 2014–2015 — about 5K vehicles.
The hazard
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection, and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection. The radio may become inoperative, causing a no-chime condition and disabling the audible warning if the key is in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened, or if a front outboard seat belt is not buckled. A loss of the seat belt audible warning may increase the likelihood of a front outboard occupant being unbelted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Similarly, the loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft. Correction: Dealers are to program the radio with updated software.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.