General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V026000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 38 affected units, GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. the passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V026000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: Gm/air bag inflator module

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. the passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. if the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. a module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V026000

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Created At: 1742808662

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