2013 Buick Encore, 2013 Chevrolet Spark Recall: In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air…
NHTSA campaign 14V298000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 6, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
The risk
If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Buick vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V298000 (manufacturer number 14211). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.