Recall 99V-283
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-283
- Reported
- October 21, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 111 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.
The risk
In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 99073.owner notification began october 27, 1999.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] or pontiac 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 Lumina 2000
- Pontiac Grand Prix 2000