NHTSA recall 21V-495 (21V495000)
air bags recall reported July 1, 2021 - about 12 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V495000
- Also written as
- 21V-495
- Manufacturer number
- N212336560
- Reported
- July 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~12
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.
Why it is dangerous
The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-495 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.