Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The airbag inflator on your driver's side is a critical safety device that deploys to cushion your body in a crash. In some affected vehicles, this inflator could break apart, sending sharp pieces your way and leaving the airbag limp, unable to do its job.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, shards of metal could hit you or your passengers and the airbag might not inflate properly, leaving you with less protection in a crash – a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect and replace the driver's side airbag module, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact the manufacturer if you don't receive the fix within a reasonable time.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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