CHEVROLET,PONTIAC 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Reported: October 21, 1999 Initiated: October 21, 1999 #99V283000
Product Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
Reason for Recall
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THIS UNDERSIZED ORIFICE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF AN AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND/OR PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- CHEVROLET,PONTIAC
- Distribution
- United States
- Official Source
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V283000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.. Recalled by CHEVROLET,PONTIAC.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
What should consumers do? ▼
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 21, 1999. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 99V283000.
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