Chevrolet Corvette: Air bags

Affects Chevrolet Corvette · 2014 — about 712 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational