NHTSA recall 14V-342 (14V342000)
air bags recall reported June 19, 2014 - about 712 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V342000
- Also written as
- 14V-342
- Manufacturer number
- 14240
- Reported
- June 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~712
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-342 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.