Chevrolet Bolt Ev recall (22V930000)

Chevrolet · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V930000
Report Received: 2022-12-15
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Make: Chevrolet
Model(s): BOLT EV
Model Year(s): 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Potentially Affected Units: 111,242

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Consequence

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

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