Chevrolet Caprice recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 9, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, Cheverolet SS

Recall number

15V636000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 23 units

Why it was recalled

An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured August 14, 2013, to February 3, 2014, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured August 15, 2013, to February 16, 2014. The affected vehicles received replacement seat base assemblies during repair service, but during the work, the seat position target bracket may not have been transferred from the old seat to the new one. Without the seat position target bracket, the air bag may deploy at a higher intensity than necessary.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, install a seat frame equipped with a target bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15567.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.