Chevrolet Spark Recall R/2015/017: Secondary Bonnet Catch May Not Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 20,089
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB13-02-062-a
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Spark vehicles built between 12 June 2009 and 31 July 2014. The Hood Striker Secondary Latch may suffer from a build-up of corrosion. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Hood Striker Secondary Latch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SECONDARY BONNET CATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Hood Striker Secondary Latch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: secondary bonnet catch may not engage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Hood Striker Secondary Latch.
Are You Affected?
Spark built between 12 June 2009 and 31 July 2014 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 20,089 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code OSB13-02-062-a or the DVSA reference R/2015/017. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SparkChevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement | Book soon | R/2024/003 | |
| SparkClutch pedal may fail | Low | R/2015/087 | |
| Matiz, SparkBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2014/181 | |
| SparkLoss of transmission | Urgent | R/2014/152 | |
| SparkTransmission mount failure may cause loss of drive | Urgent | R/2014/022 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2015/010 on 19 Jan 2015, for vehicle may move unintendedly when gears are engaged. The one launched after it was R/2014/150 on 16 Feb 2015, for engine may loose power. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/017, launched 6 February 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.