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General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) Chevrolet Silverado Gen 2 GMT900 Utility Vehicle MY2014

Published: October 8, 2021Recall ID: 768ef2c2-5bb5-4904-b39b-b50492620a7cCategory: generalCountry: Australia
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General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) Chevrolet Silverado Gen 2 GMT900 Utility Vehicle MY2014

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: The owner of the affected vehicle should contact American Vehicle Specialists by phone on 03 9070 6222 or via email at admin@independenceautomotive.com.au to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. 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 Motors Chevrolet (GMC) - Chevrolet Silverado Gen 2 GMT900 Utility Vehicle Model Year 2014 Vehicle Identification Number 1GC1KYE89EF138040 Front passenger side airbag inflators 1 affected vehicle

Additional Source Details

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Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/general-motors-chevrolet-gmc-chevrolet-silverado-gen-2-gmt900-utility-vehicle-my2014
Pub DateFri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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Overview

  • Risk Level["Utility task vehicles (UTVs)","Farm equipment and supplies"]
  • DistributionAustralia
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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