Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V026000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/2000 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 01/29/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/2001 | 02/07/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. the passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. if the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. a module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V329000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/2000 to 06/29/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 272 | 12/16/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/09/2002 | 12/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. an air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. it could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. owner notification began december 16, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 02061. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 02061 | 12/10/2002 | 10002741 | Some vehicles have a passenger airbag that was manufactured without a check pin. an airbag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the airbag deployment and reduce pressure afterwards. *tt | 09/12/2003 | |
| 01004 | 02/02/2001 | 618123 | Concerns with passenger side air bag inflator module. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 010941004 | 05/01/2001 | 619723 | Some owners may experience air bag indicator illumination intermittently in the instrument panel cluster (ipc). *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/24/2012 | 135596 | 1 | |
| We were traveling north bound going about 60 mph on hwy 99 just north of sacramento. an ambulance cut in front of us and slowed down. the right front of the 2001 chevy venture struck the left rear end of the ambulance. the air bags did not deploy my daughter injured her hand and legs. i injured my sternum, bruised my stomach, and injured my right leg. we do have pictures showing that the air bags did not deploy. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2012 | 135596 | ||
| We were traveling north bound going about 60 mph on hwy 99 just north of sacramento. an ambulance cut in front of us and slowed down. the right front of the 2001 chevy venture struck the left rear end of the ambulance. the air bags did not deploy my daughter injured her hand and legs. i injured my sternum, bruised my stomach, and injured my right leg. we do have pictures showing that the air bags did not deploy. | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 venture with an airbag light that occasionally comes on. dealer says that it is a faulty sensor in the seat belt. dealer and gm customer service both claim no responsibility for a defective srs on a vehicle with less than 48,000 miles. i contend that the safety restraint system should last the life of the vehicle if it is not damaged due to wear or abuse. i contend that gm is liable if my srs fails. | |||
| 09/05/2003 | 3 | 05/01/2001 | |
| My daughter and i were involved in a collision at approx 65mph with a 24' flatbed trailer that detached itself from a vehicle headed the opposite direction. my van had severe frontal/right frontal damage. on star was notified upon impact-by the air bag deployment sensors-and dispatched ems for me. the driver, passenger and side air bags did not deploy. the on star system shows they did. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 2 | ||
| I was involved in a accident in my 2001 chevrolet venture. we where driving at a speed of 45 mph, when a car pulled out in front of us. we hit him broadside at 30-45 mph. our vehicle then spun around and was hit broadside on the drivers side by another vehicle. the front nor the side passenger airbags deployed. our vehicle was totaled.*ak | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 2 | 12/20/2001 | |
| Traveling 45-50 mph with green light in 2001 chevy venture mini-van, car turned abruptly in front of us, we struck them in the passenger side. all 4 in our vehicle wearing seat belts but neither airbag deployed. both vehicles were totaled. *nlm | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| Airbag light comes on intermittently. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 106000 | 1 | 11/09/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph approaching an intersection the vehicle in front made a u turn which resulted in a collision. the consumers vehicle impacted the other vehicle on the rear left side. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed at the scene of the accident. the fire department was also present. updated 08/29/06. *jb | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 6000 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| Had intermitant airbag light, repaired by dealer under warranty. dealer fixed drivers side seat belt retractor. then had 40 mph front end crash, front and side airbags failed to deploy. sdm has history of failure on this van. contacted gm, they stated 'no issue - case closed'. needs to be addressed. i am an automotive engineer, all conditions should have been met in this crash for airbag deployment. | |||
| 11/13/2003 | 25635 | 1 | |
| While driving at 30 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact, the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. the consumer sustained a fractured sternum and was hospitalized. *ak another vehicle also hit the consumers vehicle in the rear. the vehicle was declared totaled. *sc *jb | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was involved in a collision with a trailer that became detached from another consumer's vehicle and none of the air bags deployed. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 35000 | 2 | 10/21/2001 |
| I was in a accident going between 30 to 32 mph and hit a car with the front of the van. the other car was struck on the driver side of the car. neither of the air bags in my venture van went off. the front bumper, headlight assembly, grill and hold were all damaged. the fire department and police department wanted to make sure that i make a complaint with you because they stated that both air bags should have went off. as far as i know there is no switch to turn either air bag off. | |||
| 05/19/2002 | |||
| Was driving vehicle at approximately 35 mph when vehicle in front stopped short. applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, failing to stop vehicle. vehicle in front was rear-ended. air bags failed to deploy upon impact. please describe details.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer's vehicle broadsided another vehiicle at 20-25 mph and neither air bag deployed.dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. cause unknown. *ak consumer states there were 2 injuries and one fatality. *yh | |||