General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April
— Recall Campaign #14V298000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 61 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V298000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 06, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V298000 |
| Units affected: | 61 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.