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Recall 18V-774

General Motors LLC recalled the 2019 Buick Encore and 3 other models: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module); Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-774
Reported
November 1, 2018
Vehicles affected
12 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

The risk

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-[removed] and Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles