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Recall 21V-517

General Motors, LLC recalled the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 1 other model: Air bags (critical fasteners); Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-517
Reported
July 8, 2021
Vehicles affected
28 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.

The risk

An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.

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