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GM recalls more than 80K Chevy vehicles over serious pedestrian safety risk
- GM recalls over 80,000 Chevrolet Equinox EVs from 2025–2026 for a faulty pedestrian alert sound system.
- NHTSA found the system may fail to meet required volume when moving from stationary to 6.2 mph.
- GM will remedy the issue with a software update via wireless OTA or dealership service.
- The recall was issued on December 11, but there have been no related accidents or incidents yet.
- GM plans to fix the problem through updates to the body control module software.
- Regulators cited FMVSS No. 141 as the standard related to sound volume changes.
- The issue involves 2025–2026 Equinox EVs and potential pedestrian safety risk.
- GM discovered the issue after internal testing and a Speak Up for Safety report.
- The recall affects the 2025–2026 model year Chevrolet Equinox EVs.
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