Chevrolet Sonic (2012) – 13V023000

Defect Description For Recall

General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze And Sonic, And Model Year 2012 Buick Verano 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

13V023000

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 Air Bag, That Air Bag Will Not Deploy, Increasing The Driver’S Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Steering Wheel Air Bag Coil, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 13, 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

4167

Date Owners Notified

20130213

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20130124

Make Campaign Number

12261

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard