General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V504000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V504000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2015-2016 gmc sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and chevrolet silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks Includes 410,019 affected units, Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2016 gmc sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and chevrolet silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2016 gmc sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and chevrolet silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the left and right side rrab modules, free of charge. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 18, 2021. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. phase i owner notification letters were mailed on may 5, 2022. phase ii owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on may 31, 2022. owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. this recall supersedes nhtsa recall number 20v-736. gm's number for this recall is n202324251.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V504000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2021-07-01T00:00:00
Subject: Roof rail air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 410,019

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N202324251
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2016 gmc sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and chevrolet silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence Summary: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the left and right side rrab modules, free of charge. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 18, 2021. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. phase i owner notification letters were mailed on may 5, 2022. phase ii owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on may 31, 2022. owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. this recall supersedes nhtsa recall number 20v-736. gm's number for this recall is n202324251.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.55

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SID: row-tb9v_qgpp-wjv9
NHTSA ID: 21V504000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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