NHTSA recall 98V146000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
June 29, 1998report date
675,302units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Because of certain calibrations in the air bag's sensing and diagnostic module, an inadvertent air bag deployment could occur in a low speed crash or when an object strikes the floor pan.
Why it matters: Air bags deploy with great force and can seriously injure unrestrained occupants who are too close to them.
The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997 Pontiac Sunfire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V146000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.