NHTSA recall 21V-517 (21V517000)
air bags recall reported July 8, 2021.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V517000
- Also written as
- 21V-517
- Reported
- July 8, 2021
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.
Why it is dangerous
An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-517 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.