2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Seat belts: pretensioner
Published December 14, 2023 · Recall initiated: December 14, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V845000, published December 14, 2023. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Seat belts: pretensioner.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- BOLT EV
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Seat belts: pretensioner recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V845000 on December 14, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: BOLT EV.