NHTSA Recall 00V371000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V371000; Date: Nov. 13, 2000
If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Buick Century; 2001 Buick Century; 2000 Buick Regal; 2001 Buick Regal; 2000 Chevrolet Impala; 2001 Chevrolet Impala
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during December 2000. 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 or Buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 16, 2000
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