Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V517000 Reported July 8, 2021

Front driver-side air bag may not deploy properly

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V517000
Manufacturer Campaign
N212340860
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
28
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 8, 2021
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

General motors, llc. (gm) is recalling certain 2022 chevrolet bolt ev and bolt euv vehicles. one of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.

Safety Consequence

An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. if the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. all repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 29, 2021. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is n212340860.

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 21V517000 or campaign N212340860.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V517000

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

What is recall 21V517000?

NHTSA recall 21V517000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 8, 2021. It addresses: Front driver-side air bag may not deploy properly. The recall affects approximately 28 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 21V517000 or the manufacturer campaign number N212340860. 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.