Chevrolet Cruze: Air bags

Affects Chevrolet Cruze · 2013–2014 — about 29K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.

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