Air bagsRecall 14V-298 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 14V-298 covers 61 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V298000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 30, 2012 to May 8, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.