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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can explode when the airbag deploys because of a manufacturing defect. The explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants.
This can cause serious injury or death. Owners should have the driver-side airbag module replaced by an authorized dealer. The repair is free, and on some 2013 Volt vehicles the steering wheel will also be replaced at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. You can also contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Verano | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 2013 |