NHTSA recall 03V-051 (03V051000)

air bags recall reported February 14, 2003 - about 130 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V051000
Also written as: 03V-051
Manufacturer number: 03008
Reported: February 14, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~130
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. 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, 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 03V-051 when calling a dealer.

Affected 8 models

Buick Rendezvous - 2003

Cadillac Deville - 2003

Chevrolet Impala - 2003

Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 2003

Chevrolet Trailblazer - 2003

Chevrolet Venture - 2003

GMC Envoy - 2003

Pontiac Montana - 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.