BUICK ENCORE 2013: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V298000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | ENCORE | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-07-30 | 2014-06-06 | 2014-06-06 |
Production Dates: 2013-04-10 - 2013-05-08
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14211
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
