EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Chevrolet “Matiz and Spark” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2172/14
Summary
null Vehicles may experience reduction in brake performance due to sticking of the valve within the ABS module (Anti-lock braking system). Brakes may feel spongy and stopping distances may become longer.
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Product
Passenger car — Chevrolet
- Brand
- Chevrolet
- Name / model
- Matiz and Spark · Matiz: VIN range from 9C642734 - AC526792, Spark: VIN range from 9C642734 - AC526792
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 1/12/08 - 24/10/09
What is the risk?
- null Vehicles may experience reduction in brake performance due to sticking of the valve within the ABS module (Anti-lock braking system). Brakes may feel spongy and stopping distances may become longer.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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