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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V517📅 Jul 8, 2021

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV & 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall: airbag

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.

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
21V517000
Manufacturer recall #
N212340860
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
28
Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 29, 2021
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 21V517 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 21V517?

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV & 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. 28 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.