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NHTSARecalled 2017-05-09

General Motors, LLC — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Is my product affected?

2016 CHEVROLET SPARK; 2017 CHEVROLET SPARK

  • Brand CHEVROLET

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

General Motors is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles because of a safety issue with the front passenger air bag. If a young child is seated in the front passenger seat without a seat belt and the vehicle is involved in a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag could injure the child's neck. These vehicles do not meet federal safety standards for occupant crash protection.

To address this issue, GM will notify owners and replace the passenger air bag module at no cost. The recall began on July 5, 2017. Owners of affected vehicles should contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and reference recall number 17199 to arrange for the free replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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