NHTSA Recall 12V522000: Air bags
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,949 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Verano.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V522000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12261 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | October 31, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Safety risk
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes
This is General Motors recall number 12261.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V522000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.