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Recall 23V-516

General Motors, LLC recalled the 2013 Buick Verano and 3 other models: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
23V-516
Reported
July 27, 2023
Vehicles affected
767 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

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-[removed] and Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

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