NHTSA recall 99V-283 (99V283000)

air bags recall reported October 21, 1999 - about 111 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V283000
Also written as: 99V-283
Manufacturer number: 99073
Reported: October 21, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~111
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THIS UNDERSIZED ORIFICE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF AN AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND/OR PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-283 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Lumina - 2000

Pontiac Grand Prix - 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.