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, posing an injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag inflator rupture) that poses a significant injury risk due to sharp metal fragments, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
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, which may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This action is an expansion of a previous recall (23V-674).
If an inflator ruptures, it may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle. This condition increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Dealers will replace the affected left and/or right-side RRAB modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 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 N232425640.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHEVROLET, BUICK CRUZE, VERANO
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bags
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20,712
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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