NHTSA recall 22V930000
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Reported Dec 15, 2022111,242 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors, LLCMaker’s number N222383790
The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.
Seat belts › PretensionerStructure › Body › Roof and pillars