Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, And Chevrolet Sonic Vehicles. The Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Has A Shorting Bar Which May Intermittently Contact The Air Bag Terminals.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SONIC
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V522000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
If The Bar And Terminals Are ContActing Each Other At The Time Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Airbag, That Airbag Will Not Deploy, Increasing The Driver’S Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
General Motors Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Steering Wheel Airbag Coil, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On January 11, 2013. Owners May Contact General Motors At 1-800-521-7300.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2949
Date Owners Notified
20130111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20121031
Make Campaign Number
12261