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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V342📅 Jun 19, 2014

2014 Chevrolet Corvette recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.

🔧 The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V342000
Manufacturer recall #
14240
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
712
Component
AIR BAGS
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 7, 2014
Built
Nov 20, 2013 – Mar 25, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V342 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V342?

2014 Chevrolet Corvette. 712 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020.