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1995-1996 Buick Regal and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme recall: frontal

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 3, 2000. It covers about 268,146 vehicles.

vehicles affected
268,146
reported
Jul 3, 2000
owners notified
Dec 29, 2000
related complaints
94

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Risk
If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

Recall number 00V171000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 94 complaints about airbags problems.

1995 Buick Regal1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Questions about recall 00V171000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Buick Regal and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme frontal?

Yes. Recall 00V171000, reported on July 3, 2000, covers about 268,146 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V171000?

Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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