NHTSA recall 23V-516 (23V516000)
air bags recall reported July 27, 2023 - about 767 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V516000
- Also written as
- 23V-516
- Manufacturer number
- N232413120
- Reported
- July 27, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~767
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-516 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.