2013 BUICK ENCORE RECALL - #14V298000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 BUICK ENCORE |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
4/10/2013 - 5/8/2013 |
| Recalled on |
6/6/2014 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/30/2014 |
| # Affected |
61 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 BUICK ENCORE Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2013 BUICK ENCORE Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2013 BUICK ENCORE Recall for SEATS
2013 BUICK ENCORE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2013 BUICK ENCORE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2013 BUICK ENCORE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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