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HighNHTSA·23V674000·Announced 2023-09-20

GM Recalls 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze for Air Bag Defect

General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles because side roof-rail air bag inflators may rupture, potentially causing injury from metal fragments.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag inflator rupture) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The recall involves the left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner. These inflators may rupture at the weld joint.

If an inflator ruptures, it may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of death or serious injury associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the affected left and/or right-side RRAB modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, BUICK CRUZE, VERANO
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
9,264

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CRUZE
  • VERANO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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