Air bags: critical fastenersRecall 21V-517 · Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 21V-517 covers 28 Chevrolet vehicles for a air bags: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V517000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.
The risk
An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.