NHTSA recall 14V-451 (14V451000)
air bags recall reported July 23, 2014 - about 22 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V451000
- Also written as
- 14V-451
- Manufacturer number
- 14359
- Reported
- July 23, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~22
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014. The affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.
Why it is dangerous
During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-451 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.