Passenger front air bag inflator failure
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V298000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V298000?
NHTSA recall 14V298000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 6, 2014. It addresses: Passenger front air bag inflator failure. The recall affects approximately 61 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V298000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14211. 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.