NHTSA Recall 20V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V011000; Date: Jan. 14, 2020
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants 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:: 699
Recall Summary:
general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2007-2008 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 24, 2020. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-866-522-9559. gm's number for this recall is n192290990.
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.
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