NHTSA Recall 14V543000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V543000; Date: Sep. 9, 2014
If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 304
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the ip harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14537.
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: Oct 21, 2014
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