Recall 11V543000: 2012 Chevrolet Express, 2012 GMC Savana
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 8, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,798
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles manufactured from june 2, 2011, through october 17, 2011. The second stage of the dual-stage air bag will not inflate in a severe frontal impact. Accordingly, the air bags fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
An improperly deployed air bag will increase the risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new front passenger air bag free of charge. The safety recall began on november 29, 2011. Owners may contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
Notes
Gm's recall campaign number is 11302.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V543000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11302
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Owner letters
- Nov 29, 2011
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology