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NHTSARecalled Dec 15, 2022 · #22V930000

Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
  • 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice