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- AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- Risk
- Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached to the vehicle. If the airbags are not secured, they may not perform as intended in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.
General Motors is recalling certain vehicles to inspect the weld nuts that secure the side curtain airbags. Dealers will inspect the airbags and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners were notified by mail beginning May 24, 2021.
Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup or by contacting your brand's customer service: Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Schedule the free inspection and repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Enclave | 2010201120122013201420152017 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2010201120122013201420152016201720182019 |
| GMC Acadia | 201120122013201420152016 |