General Motors – Driver Air Bag may Separate from Steering Wheel

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.

Report Received Date 09/19/2014
NHTSA ID 14V570000
Consequence Summary An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 14594
Potentially Affected 89
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V570000)

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