CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V372000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-28 2014-06-26 2014-06-26

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14305

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29019

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.

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.