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.
General Motors – Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator Failure
| Report Received Date | 06/06/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V298000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 14211 |
| Potentially Affected | 61 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V298000) |
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