CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front passenger airbag may deploy with enough force to injure the neck of a young child who is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt. In a crash that triggers the front airbag, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat faces a higher risk of injury. The vehicles also do not meet the federal occupant crash protection standard (FMVSS 208).
The remedy is free. An authorized Chevrolet dealer will replace the passenger airbag module at no cost. General Motors will notify affected owners, but you can also contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and reference recall 17199. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Spark | 20162017 |
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