NHTSA Recall 14V342000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V342000; Date: Jun. 19, 2014
In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 712
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14240.
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: Aug 7, 2014
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