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NHTSARecalled Oct 7, 2021 · #21V782000

Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Product details

Product
  • Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
  • 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

View the official CPSC notice