BUICK ENCORE 2013: AIR BAGS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.