NHTSA recall 02V-222 (02V222000)

air bags recall reported August 9, 2002 - about 133,221 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V222000
Also written as: 02V-222
Manufacturer number: 02032
Reported: August 9, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~133,221
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Why it is dangerous

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-222 when calling a dealer.

Affected 13 models

Buick Lesabre - 2002, 2003

Buick Rendezvous - 2002, 2003

Cadillac Deville - 2002, 2003

Chevrolet Impala - 2002, 2003

Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 2002, 2003

Chevrolet Trailblazer - 2002, 2003

Chevrolet Venture - 2002, 2003

GMC Envoy - 2002, 2003

Oldsmobile Aurora - 2002

Oldsmobile Bravada - 2002, 2003

Oldsmobile Silhouette - 2002, 2003

Pontiac Bonneville - 2002, 2003

Pontiac Montana - 2002, 2003

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.