NHTSA recall 18V-774 (18V774000)
air bags recall reported November 1, 2018 - about 12 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V774000
- Also written as
- 18V-774
- Manufacturer number
- 18365
- Reported
- November 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~12
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-774 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.