General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V340000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V340000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2018 gmc terrain vehicles Includes 88,503 affected units, Sensing Module may not Power Down Correctly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 gmc terrain vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 gmc terrain vehicles. the sensing diagnostic module (sdm) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm with updated software, free of charge. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 18179.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V340000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2018-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Sensing module may not power down correctly

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 88,503

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18179

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 gmc terrain vehicles. the sensing diagnostic module (sdm) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.

Consequence Summary: If the sdm becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm with updated software, free of charge. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 18179.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.5

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NHTSA ID: 18V340000

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