NHTSA recall 00V171000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
July 3, 2000report date
268,146units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Why it matters: If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
The fix: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Buick Regal, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V171000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.