Your vehicle's side airbag may have an inflator that could break apart and cause sharp metal pieces to fly into the car, which could hurt you.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could get injured by sharp metal fragments.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the faulty airbag modules for free, and you've already been mailed a letter about it.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23V674 and 23V870.
Your vehicle's side and window air bag inflators may need to be replaced due to a potential safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could cause sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the affected side air bag modules for free, and you'll be notified by letter. You can also contact Buick or Chevrolet customer service to ask about the recall.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
Your 2014 Buick Verano or Chevrolet Cruze may have a faulty air bag on the side of the vehicle that could rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could cause injury from sharp metal fragments coming into the vehicle.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the faulty air bag module free of charge, and you've already been notified by letter if you own one of these vehicles.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.