Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles from 2017-2023 may experience fire risk after seat belt pretensioner deployment due to exhaust igniting carpet fibers. Free repairs available through dealers.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles from 2017 to 2023 are being recalled because a seat belt pretensioner can cause fire after a crash. This issue affects vehicles previously repaired under a different recall number. Owners should have the repair done by a dealer to prevent fire risk.
After a crash where the seat belt pretensioner deploys, the exhaust from the pretensioner can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire. This fire risk increases the chance of injury.
Owners of Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles from 2017 to 2023 are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle is involved in a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment.
Check if your Chevrolet Bolt EV was manufactured between 2017 and 2023. Vehicles previously repaired under recall number 22V-930 are also included in this recall.
Call 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) for assistance with the recall repair.
Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust if necessary.
Certain vehicles will need a pretensioner cover installed to prevent fire risk after a crash.
Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.
After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles from 2017 to 2023, including those previously repaired under recall number 22V-930.
Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust if necessary. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V845000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 23V845000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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