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Automotive · United States · 2024-12-12

Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles' pedestrian alert system may have incorrect software

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-12
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Models affected	EQUINOX EV
Model year	2025
Units affected	7606
Defect	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles. The pedestrian alert sound system may have incorrect software and not produce sound at a sufficient volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."_x000D_ A vehicle that fails to make sufficient sound may result in pedestrians being unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will update the software in the body control module (BCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242479760.
Recall number	24V925000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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