NHTSA recall 00V371000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Why it matters: If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the…
The fix: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2000 Buick Century
- 2000 Buick Regal
- 2000 Chevrolet Impala
- 2001 Buick Century
- 2001 Buick Regal
- 2001 Chevrolet Impala
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Buick Century, 2001 Buick Century, 2000 Buick Regal, 2001 Buick Regal, 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Impala.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V371000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.