In the event of a crash necessitating side impact air bag deployment, an unbelted young child may be at an increased risk of neck injury.

Air Bags

Date Announced
JUN 19, 2014
Vehicles Affected
712
Chevrolet Recall #
14240
NHTSA Campaign #
14V342000
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, to March 25, 2014, and equipped with optional sport seats. The seats do not meet internal specifications for injury protection in relation to an unbelted young child.
Actions
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's side impact air bag, free of charge. The recall is began in early August 2014. Owners should not allow small children to ride in vehicles unbelted or in the front passenger seat. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14240.
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