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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
- Risk
- An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.
- 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 roof-rail airbag inflators on the left and/or right side may rupture at a weld joint. A ruptured inflator can partially inflate the airbag and send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle, which raises the risk of injury.
If your vehicle is affected, dealers will replace the left and/or right-side roof-rail airbag modules at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2024. You can also contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
To check whether your vehicle has an open recall, look up your VIN on the NHTSA recall website or ask any authorized dealer to check it for you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Verano | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2014 |