NHTSA recall 13V-315 (13V315000)
air bags recall reported July 19, 2013 - about 843 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V315000
- Also written as
- 13V-315
- Manufacturer number
- 13230
- Reported
- July 19, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~843
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado trucks manufactured June 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Sierra trucks manufactured June 4, 2013, through June 30, 2013. Welding on the passenger airbag inflator may fracture when the airbag is deployed, allowing some gas from the air bag inflator to vent behind the instrument panel, instead of into the air bag.
Why it is dangerous
As a result the air bag may not fully inflate, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
General Motors will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's recall number is 13230.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-315 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.