NHTSA Recall 11V543000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V543000; Date: Nov. 8, 2011
An improperly deployed air bag will increase the risk of injury to the occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chevrolet Express; 2012 GMC Savana
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 1,798
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to 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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 29, 2011
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