Head impact/fmvss 201
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured january 27, 2009, through march 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. in the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. as such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on april 28, 2014. the recall began on may 19, 2014. chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463. gm's number for this recall is 14082.
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FAQ: Recall 14V117000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V117000?
NHTSA recall 14V117000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 17, 2014. It addresses: Head impact/fmvss 201. The recall affects approximately 303,013 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V117000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14082. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.