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2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark recall: inflator module

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 9, 2017. It covers about 55,068 vehicles.

vehicles affected
55,068
reported
May 9, 2017
owners notified
Jul 5, 2017
related complaints
7

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

Recall number 17V307000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 17V307000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark inflator module?

Yes. Recall 17V307000, reported on May 9, 2017, covers about 55,068 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V307000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

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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