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NHTSARecalled Dec 15, 2022 · #22V929000

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy with Child in Seat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat. In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy with Child in Seat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

View the official CPSC notice