CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V570000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-29 2014-09-19 2014-09-19

Production Dates: 2014-08-20 - 2014-08-27

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14594

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 89

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. In the event of a driver frontal air bag deployment, the driver air bag module back plate may fracture, allowing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel.

Consequence

An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14594.

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.