Recall 14V342 affects 712 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with optional sport seats for passenger side air bag injury protection. Repair is free at Chevrolet dealers.
Chevrolet is recalling 712 2014 Corvette vehicles equipped with optional sport seats that do not meet injury-protection specifications for an unbelted young child. In a side-impact crash with air bag deployment, the concern is neck injury risk, and the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The optional sport seat in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is part of the occupant protection system. It holds the occupant in position so the seat belt, air bag, and seat structure work as designed during a crash. For recall 14V342, GM identified Corvettes with optional sport seats that did not meet its internal injury-protection specification for an unbelted young child.
The issue is a performance problem with the seat, not a loose trim piece or a normal wear item. In the affected Corvettes, the seat does not provide the level of protection GM specified for that crash scenario. That means the seat and air bag system are not working together as intended for an unbelted young child in the seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat will not make a noise, show a warning light, or feel different in normal driving.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 712 |
Not every 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that triggers the passenger-side impact air bag, an unbelted young child has increased risk of neck injury. Keep young children properly belted and out of the front passenger seat, and ask the dealer about repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to confirm repair timing for your VIN before scheduling service.
- Schedule the free passenger-side-impact-air-bag replacement that addresses the increased neck-injury risk for an unbelted young child in a side-impact crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V342 when you call.
- Keep small children out of the front passenger seat and make sure every child is properly belted until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair is confirmed available, follow Chevrolet's owner guidance: do not allow small children to ride unbelted or in the front passenger seat if your VIN is included. Once available, a Chevrolet technician will replace the passenger side impact air bag. The recall repair will be free, with parts and labor covered. Ask the Chevrolet service desk to confirm campaign 14V342 against your VIN before scheduling the air bag replacement.
Timeline
| June 19, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V342?
Recall 14V342 covers 712 2014 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles equipped with optional sport seats. The passenger-side impact air bag does not meet Chevrolet's injury-protection specifications for an unbelted young child. Chevrolet dealers replace the passenger-side impact air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Corvette is included in recall 14V342. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the passenger-side impact air bag replacement. Reference recall number 14V342 or Chevrolet recall number 14240 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers replace the passenger-side impact air bag free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V342?
The safety risk is neck injury to an unbelted young child in a crash that requires side-impact air bag deployment. Until the repair is complete, do not allow small children to ride unbelted or in the front passenger seat.
Who can I call about Chevrolet recall 14V342?
Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or call a franchised Chevrolet dealer service department. Use recall number 14V342 and Chevrolet recall number 14240 so the service desk can find the correct passenger-side impact air bag repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V342000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V342 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V342000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →