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Recall 11V-543

GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2012 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-543
Reported
November 8, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,798 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed] or chevrolet at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Gm's recall campaign number is 11302.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles