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Recall 14V-298

General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 Buick Encore and 1 other model: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-298
Reported
June 6, 2014
Vehicles affected
61 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.

The risk

If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-[removed] (Buick) or 1-[removed] (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles