Recall 11V-543: 2012 Chevrolet Express, 2012 GMC Savana

GENERAL MOTORS LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Nov 8, 2011, covering about 1,798 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-543
Report date
Nov 8, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,798
Owners notified
Nov 29, 2011

The problem

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."

The risk

An improperly deployed air bag will increase the risk of injury to the occupant.

The fix

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.

Notes

Gm's recall campaign number is 11302.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
ComponentAir Bags
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V543000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Express2012All years
GMC Savana2012All 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 11V-543?

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."

How is recall 11V-543 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.