2000-2001 Buick Century, Buick Regal and others recall: side/window
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 13, 2000. It covers about 12 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12
- reported
- Nov 13, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 16, 2000
- related complaints
- 171
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
- Risk
- If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Recall number 00V371000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Century 2000-2001 20002001
- Buick Regal 2000-2001 20002001
- Chevrolet Impala 2000-2001 20002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 171 complaints about airbags problems.
2000 Buick Century2000 Buick Regal2000 Chevrolet Impala2001 Chevrolet Impala
Questions about recall 00V371000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Buick Century, Buick Regal and others side/window?
Yes. Recall 00V371000, reported on November 13, 2000, covers about 12 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V371000?
Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
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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