Recall 14V298000

AIR BAGS

Report Date
20140606
Component
AIR BAGS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 BUICK ENCORE
2013 CHEVROLET SPARK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.