Buick Encore (2013) – 14V298000

Defect Description For Recall

General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Buick Encore Vehicles Manufactured April 10, 2013, To May 8, 2013, And Chevrolet Spark Vehicles Manufactured December 30, 2012, To March 1, 2013. In The Affected Vehicles, An Improper Weld On The Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Result In The Air Bag Not Deploying.

Make Of Vehicle

BUICK

Model Of Vehicle

ENCORE

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

14V298000

Component Description

Air BAGS

Effect Of Defect

If The Air Bag Does Not To Deploy In The Event Of A Crash, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Front Passenger.

Fix Defect

GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Side Front Air Bag, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 30, 2014. Owners May Contact General Motors Customer Service At 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) Or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 14211.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20130410

End Of Manufacture

20130508

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

61

Date Owners Notified

20140730

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20140606

Make Campaign Number

14211

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard