1996-1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire recall: air bags

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 29, 1998. It covers about 675,302 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 675,302
reported: Jun 29, 1998
owners notified: Aug 11, 1998
related complaints: 211

Air bags

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Because of certain calibrations in the air bag's sensing and diagnostic module, an inadvertent air bag deployment could occur in a low speed crash or when an object strikes the floor pan.
Risk: Air bags deploy with great force and can seriously injure unrestrained occupants who are too close to them.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.

Recall number 98V146000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier 1996-1997 1996 1997
Pontiac Sunfire 1996-1997 1996 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 211 complaints about airbags problems.

1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 1996 Pontiac Sunfire 1997 Pontiac Sunfire

Questions about recall 98V146000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire air bags?

Yes. Recall 98V146000, reported on June 29, 1998, covers about 675,302 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V146000?

Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensing and diagnostic 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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