Recall 02V-222: 2002–2003 Buick Lesabre, 2002–2003 Buick Rendezvous and 11 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Aug 9, 2002, covering about 133,221 vehicles.
The problem
Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
The risk
Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
The fix
Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
Gm recall no. 02032. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V222000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Lesabre | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Buick Rendezvous | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Cadillac Deville | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| GMC Envoy | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Aurora | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Pontiac Montana | 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-222?
Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
How is recall 02V-222 fixed?
Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.