NHTSA recall 18V-868 (18V868000)
air bags recall reported December 6, 2018 - about 154 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V868000
- Also written as
- 18V-868
- Manufacturer number
- N182198820
- Reported
- December 6, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~154
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-868 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.