Cadillac Escalade MY2007-2013, General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) Sierra MY2007-2013...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. Hazards: In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. What to do: Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by phone and in writing. Owners should then contact American Vehicle Sales via the website at https://american.com.au/contact-american-vehicle-sales/ to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected, can contact American Vehicle Sales on 03 9765 1300. We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.
Affected Products
General Motor Chevrolet (GMC) - GMT900 series vehicles Cadillac Escalade Model Years 2007-2013 GMC Sierra Model Years 2007-2013 GMC Yukon Model Years 2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado Model Years 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban Model Years 2009-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Model Years 2007-2013 Front passenger side airbag inflators 429 affected vehicles
Additional Source Details
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| Guid › #text | a7c20c99-d647-43aa-9174-d14bd4abf9d9 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/cadillac-escalade-my2007-2013-general-motors-chevrolet-gmc-sierra-my2007-2013-yukon-my2007-2010-chevrolet-silverado-my2007-2014-chevrolet-suburban-my2009-2013-and-chevrolet-avalanche-1500-my2007-2013 |
| Pub Date | Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 |