General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured

— Recall Campaign #14V342000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 712 units affected.


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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

14V342000
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Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Recall date: June 19, 2014
NHTSA Campaign #: 14V342000
Units affected: 712

Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.
Consequeces:
In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.
Corrective action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.
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.

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