NHTSA Recall 21V504000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V504000; Date: Jul. 1, 2021
a separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2015 GMC Sierra 1500; 2016 GMC Sierra 1500; 2015 GMC Sierra 2500; 2016 GMC Sierra 2500; 2015 GMC Sierra 3500; 2016 GMC Sierra 3500
Component: Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Manufactured by: General Motors, Llc
Affected Units:: 410,019
Recall Summary:
general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2016 gmc sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and chevrolet silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the left and right side rrab modules, free of charge. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed august 16, 2021. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. this recall supersedes nhtsa recall number 20v-736. gm's number for this recall is n202324251.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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