NHTSA recall 21V-246 (21V246000)
air bags recall reported April 8, 2021 - about 108 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V246000
- Also written as
- 21V-246
- Manufacturer number
- N202321200
- Reported
- April 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~108
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Why it is dangerous
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-246 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.