Large Recall NHTSA · 04V132000 Reported March 18, 2004

Gm/fmvss 208/sir caution label

General Motors, Llc · Equipment · 183,922 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V132000
Manufacturer Campaign
04021
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
183,922
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 18, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. owner notification began on june 4, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V132000 or campaign 04021.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V132000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V132000?

NHTSA recall 04V132000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 18, 2004. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 208/sir caution label. The recall affects approximately 183,922 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V132000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04021. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.