Large Recall NHTSA · 14V118000 Reported March 17, 2014

Side impact air bags wiring connections

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 1,176,407 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V118000
Manufacturer Campaign
14030
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
1,176,407
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 17, 2014
Completion Rate
90.55

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 buick enclave and gmc acadia and 2009-2013 chevrolet traverse and 2008-2010 saturn outlook vehicles. in the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (siab) wiring harnesses may result in the siab and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2014. buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and gmc owners at 1-866-996-9463. Gm's number for this recall is 14030. note: vehicles repaired as part of customer satisfaction campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V118000 or campaign 14030.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V118000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V118000?

NHTSA recall 14V118000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 17, 2014. It addresses: Side impact air bags wiring connections. The recall affects approximately 1,176,407 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 14V118000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14030. 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.