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CHEVROLET 2001: AIR BAGS

Reported: August 29, 2000 Initiated: August 29, 2000 #00V244000

Product Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.

Reason for Recall

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.

Hazard

IN A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.

Details

Recalling Firm
CHEVROLET
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.. Recalled by CHEVROLET.
Why was this product recalled?
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.
What should consumers do?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on August 29, 2000. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 00V244000.