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NHTSARecalled Jun 6, 2014 · #14V298000

Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator Failure

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator Failure
  • 2013 Buick Encore
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Buick
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice