NHTSA Recall 15V324000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V324000; Date: May. 28, 2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2007 GMC Sierra 2500; 2008 GMC Sierra 2500; 2007 GMC Sierra 3500; 2008 GMC Sierra 3500
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 330,198
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet silverado 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC sierra 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 27, 2015
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