NHTSA Recall 14V298000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V298000; Date: Jun. 6, 2014
If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Buick Encore; 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 61
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to may 8, 2013, and Chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14211.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 2014
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