NHTSA Recall # | 144962 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V011000 |
MFG Compaign # | N192290990 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 3500 |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 11/02/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 14/01/20 |
Report created | 14/01/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 699 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2007-2008 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
Consequence summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began february 11, 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-866-522-9559. Gm's number for this recall is n192290990. |
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). |