Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver side impact air bag may have a faulty inflator that could separate from the air bag module during deployment, affecting the air bag's function.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator separates, your air bag won't work properly in a crash, putting you at risk of injury. Additionally, a separated inflator could hit a rear seat passenger's foot and cause injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the side impact air bag module at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
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