Recall 17V307000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20170509
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 CHEVROLET SPARK
2017 CHEVROLET SPARK

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