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NHTSA recall 15V157000

Air Bags · General Motors, LLC

March 18, 2015report date
40units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

Why it matters: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other…

The fix: Gm has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Chevrolet Colorado, 2015 Gmc Canyon.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V157000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.