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NHTSARecalled 2015-05-28

General Motors, LLC — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Is my product affected?

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500; 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500; 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500; 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500; 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500; 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500; 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500; 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500

  • Brand CHEVROLET
  • Brand GMC

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

General Motors is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks. These vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag inflator that may be damaged by moisture over time. If the air bag deploys in a crash, the damaged inflator could rupture and send metal fragments toward vehicle occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.

To remedy this defect, GM will notify owners and replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost through authorized dealers. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 to arrange the replacement. GM's recall numbers for this issue are 15438 and 15817.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

What should I do?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

Details from the source

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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