General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V157000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V157000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 gmc canyon vehicles manufactured october 3, 2014, to december 9, 2014 Includes 40 affected units, Front Driver Air Bag Inflator May Be Misaligned, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 gmc canyon vehicles manufactured october 3, 2014, to december 9, 2014

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 gmc canyon vehicles manufactured october 3, 2014, to december 9, 2014. the affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. this can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

Corrective Action

Gm has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2015. 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 15037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V157000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2015-03-18T00:00:00

Subject: Front driver air bag inflator may be misaligned

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 40

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15037

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet colorado vehicles manufactured september 15, 2014, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 gmc canyon vehicles manufactured october 3, 2014, to december 9, 2014. the affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. this can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

Consequence Summary: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

Corrective Action: Gm has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2015. 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 15037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 97.5

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