Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's front passenger seat has a sensor that might not turn off the air bag when a small child or child seat is in the seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If your child is in the front passenger seat and you're in an accident, the air bag could deploy and hurt them.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the sensor for free, and you should have already received a letter about this recall.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.
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