Chevrolet Bolt EV: Pretensioner

Date

Dec. 14, 2023

Filed by

General Motors, LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Bolt EV (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Component

Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Description of the defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Potentially affected

6771

What can happen

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 24, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

N232421970

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

TENSIONER KIT-F/SEAT BELT ANC PLT · Lap Belt Anchor Pretensioner Assembly · 42764694, 42764696

Recall number

23V845000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Chevrolet Bolt EV: Pretensioner (Dec. 15, 2022)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.