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2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: air bags

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on November 8, 2011. It covers about 1,798 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,798
reported
Nov 8, 2011
owners notified
Nov 29, 2011
related complaints
3

Air bags

What is wrong
Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles manufactured from june 2, 2011, through october 17, 2011. The second stage of the dual-stage air bag will not inflate in a severe frontal impact. Accordingly, the air bags fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk
An improperly deployed air bag will increase the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new front passenger air bag free of charge. The safety recall began on november 29, 2011. Owners may contact gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782 or chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020.

Recall number 11V543000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 11V543000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana air bags?

Yes. Recall 11V543000, reported on November 8, 2011, covers about 1,798 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V543000?

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new front passenger air bag free of charge. The safety recall began on november 29, 2011. Owners may contact gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782 or chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020.

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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