NHTSA recall 00V-371 (00V371000)

air bags recall reported November 13, 2000 - about 12 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V371000
Also written as: 00V-371
Manufacturer number: 00090
Reported: November 13, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~12
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-371 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Buick Century - 2000, 2001

Buick Regal - 2000, 2001

Chevrolet Impala - 2000, 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.