NHTSA recall 04V-132 (04V132000)

equipment recall reported March 18, 2004 - about 183,922 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V132000
Also written as: 04V-132
Manufacturer number: 04021
Reported: March 18, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~183,922
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-132 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chevrolet Blazer - 2003, 2004

Chevrolet S10 - 2003, 2004

GMC Sonoma - 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.