NHTSA 22V930000 United States
Chevrolet Bolt EV recall: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Official safety recall 22V930000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign22V930000
ComponentStructure:body:roof And Pillars
Report date2022-12-15
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2017 | United States |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 | United States |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2019 | United States |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 | United States |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 | United States |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 | United States |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2023 | United States |
The problem
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.
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
The official 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.