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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V543000

2012 Gmc Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Express — Air bags

Published November 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: November 8, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V543000, published November 10, 2011 and initiated November 8, 2011. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Gmc Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Express — Air bags.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
GMC
Model
SAVANA
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2012 GMC SAVANA | 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Gmc Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Express — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V543000 on November 10, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GMC. Model: SAVANA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)