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Safety recall · 21V211000

Air bags: frontal Chevrolet recall

General Motors reported this recall to NHTSA on March 25, 2021. It covers about 30 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
21V211000
Reported
Mar 25, 2021
Vehicles
30
Area
Airbags

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.

The risk

In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Contacts

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.safercar.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 21V211000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2017 Chevrolet Camaro1913F
2018 Chevrolet Camaro812F
2019 Chevrolet Camaro531F
2020 Chevrolet Camaro333F
2021 Chevrolet Camaro204F

Questions

Is the 21V211000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. General Motors's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 21V211000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 21V211000 announced?

General Motors reported it to NHTSA on March 25, 2021. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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