Recall 21V-782
General Motors, LLC recalled the 2008 to 2017 Buick Enclave and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module); Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-782
- Reported
- October 7, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 555 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-[removed] or Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
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
- Buick Enclave 2008 to 2017
- Chevrolet Traverse 2013 to 2017