2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 22V930000 · 111K units potentially affected · filed Dec 15, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V930000
- Manufacturer no.
- N222383790
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Units affected
- 111,242
- Report received
- Dec 15, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jan 23, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023