NHTSA recall 14V-298 (14V298000)
air bags recall reported June 6, 2014 - about 61 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V298000
- Also written as
- 14V-298
- Manufacturer number
- 14211
- Reported
- June 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~61
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-298 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.