2013 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Spark recall: air bags

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 6, 2014. It covers about 61 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 61
reported: Jun 6, 2014
owners notified: Jul 30, 2014
related complaints: 18

Air bags

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 14V298000

Affected vehicles

Buick Encore 2013 2013
Chevrolet Spark 2013 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about airbags problems.

2013 Buick Encore 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Questions about recall 14V298000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Spark air bags?

Yes. Recall 14V298000, reported on June 6, 2014, covers about 61 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V298000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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