General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles
— Recall Campaign #22V930000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 111,242 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V930000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 15, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V930000 |
| Units affected: | 111,242 |
- Description:
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
- Consequeces:
- A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.