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- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.
- 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
After a crash in which a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, its exhaust gas may ignite the carpet fibers near the B-pillar, which can start a fire inside the vehicle. A fire increases the risk of injury. This recall covers certain vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall for the same issue, and those vehicles need the new remedy.
An authorized dealer will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if needed, install metal foil on the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024.
Check your VIN for open recalls and contact your dealer to schedule the repair. You can also reach GM EV Concierge at 1-833-382-4389 (TTY 711 or 1-800-833-2438) or GM Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020, referencing GM recall number N232421970.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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