NHTSA recall 21V-782 (21V782000)
air bags recall reported October 7, 2021 - about 555 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V782000
- Also written as
- 21V-782
- Manufacturer number
- N212349040
- Reported
- October 7, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~555
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-782 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.