General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V417000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V417000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 794 affected units, LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Corrective Action

Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V417000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Leather seat covers/air bag sensing system
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 794

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06102
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Consequence Summary: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Corrective Action: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ebeg.gkr2.t5ig
NHTSA ID: 06V417000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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