Recall 15V324000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20150528
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 28, 2006, to August 29, 2008, and 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks manufactured November 27, 2006, to August 29, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 15438 and 15817.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
2007 GMC SIERRA 2500
2007 GMC SIERRA 3500
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
2008 GMC SIERRA 2500
2008 GMC SIERRA 3500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.