NHTSA Recall # | 6621 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V244000 |
MFG Compaign # | 00073 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | IMPALA |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 26/10/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/08/00 |
Report created | 25/08/00 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 580 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) could experience a memory error resulting in the air bags not deploying in a crash situation. |
Consequence summary | In a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more serious injuries. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began october 26, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |