NHTSA Recall # | 103769 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V298000 |
MFG Compaign # | 14211 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SPARK |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 30/07/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/12/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/03/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/06/14 |
Report created | 06/06/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 61 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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). |