Air bag deployment may injure neck/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2017 chevrolet spark vehicles. in the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. the recall began july 5, 2017. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 17199.
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FAQ: Recall 17V307000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V307000?
NHTSA recall 17V307000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 9, 2017. It addresses: Air bag deployment may injure neck/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 55,068 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 17V307000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17199. 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.