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
02V222000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/2002 to 07/31/2002V (Vehicle)13322108/15/2002MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/09/200208/14/2002
Defect SummaryCertain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Consequence SummaryPieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. owner notification began august 15, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
NotesGm recall no. 02032. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
08/03/20041
 While driving at 55 mph consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it crashed into a towed hitched trailer. upon impact, both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. no injuries reported. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic notified consumer that a determination had not been made at this time. *ak