Recall 00V-244
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 Chevrolet Impala and 1 other model: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-244
- Reported
- August 29, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 580 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) could experience a memory error resulting in the air bags not deploying in a crash situation.
The risk
In a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more serious injuries.
The fix
Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 26, 2000. 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Impala 2001
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2001