NHTSA Recall 15V666000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V666000; Date: Oct. 16, 2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Buick Lacrosse; 2015 Cadillac XTS; 2015 Chevrolet Camaro; 2015 Chevrolet Equinox; 2015 Chevrolet Malibu; 2015 GMC Terrain
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 395
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick lacrosse, Cadillac xts, Chevrolet camaro, equinox, malibu, and GMC terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
How to Fix:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 01320.
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: Oct 19, 2015
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