Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
01V026000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/2000 to 02/28/2000V (Vehicle)3801/29/2001MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/200102/07/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
02V329000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/03/2001 to 09/28/2001V (Vehicle)27212/16/2002MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/09/200212/19/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm recall no. 02061. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
00V235000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/2000 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)16808/23/2000MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/23/200008/25/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a side impact air bag system. the air bag system has a lower side impact safing sensor threshold than specified. because of this reduced threshold, there could be an inadvertent deployment of the side head curtain air bag with severe slamming of the door.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause injury to an occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module assembly.
NotesNo vehicles have been sold to customers.