CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V299000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-01 2014-06-06 2014-06-06

Production Dates: 2014-04-23 - 2014-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14219

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014 to April 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module "SDM" may experience an internal short circuit, resulting in the deactivation of the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Consequence

If the SDM short circuits, the air bags may not deploy and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Sensing and Diagnostic Module "SDM", free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14219.

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.