NHTSA Recall # | 115403 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V324000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15438 and 15817 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 2500 |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 27/07/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/11/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 28/05/15 |
Report created | 28/05/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 330198 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 chevrolet silverado 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured november 28, 2006, to august 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 gmc sierra 2500hd and 3500hd trucks manufactured november 27, 2006, to august 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on july 27, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817. |
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). |