Recall 02V222000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Defect in 2002-2003 BUICK LESABRE
RECALL This recall affects up to 133,221 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V222000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 133,221 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA, 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 2002 BUICK LESABRE, 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, 2002 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE, 2002 GMC ENVOY, 2003 BUICK LESABRE, 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE, 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA, 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 2003 GMC ENVOY, 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2003 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA, 2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
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Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Safety Consequence
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Related Recalls for BUICK
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V764000 | 2014 BUICK VERANO | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2,099 | |
| 24V710000 | 2024 BUICK ENVISION | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 527 | |
| 24E066000 | 2024 BUICK ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINER | EQUIPMENT:ACCESSORY:FLOOR MAT | 27,793 | |
| 23V870000 | 2014 BUICK VERANO | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 20,712 | |
| 23V674000 | 2014 BUICK VERANO | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 9,264 | |
| 23V334000 | 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 995,085 | |
| 23V744000 | 2024 BUICK ENCORE GX | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 60,154 | |
| 23V516000 | 2013 BUICK VERANO | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 767 | |
| 22V246000 | 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,687 | |
| 22V903000 | 2021 BUICK ENVISION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 740,108 |