Recall 02V-329
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Chevrolet Lumina and 7 other models: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-329
- Reported
- December 9, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 272 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
The risk
This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed], pontiac at 1-[removed], oldsmobile at 1-[removed], or saturn at 1-[removed], prompt #3.
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 02061. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Lumina 2001 to 2002
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1999
- Chevrolet Venture 2001
- Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001
- Pontiac Aztek 2001
- Pontiac Grand Prix 2001
- Pontiac Montana 2001
- Saturn LS 2001