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Chevrolet Traverse Recall 21V472: Front Airbags May Not Deploy as Intended in Crash

NHTSA campaign 21V472, reported June 24, 2021, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some of these vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software during service at a dealer. The software can affect whether the frontal air bags deploy as intended in a crash.

Air bags that do not deploy as designed can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously.

The repair is free. Dealers will update the air bag calibration software at no charge. Owners can also call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V472General Motors, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Risk
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Buick Enclave2021
Chevrolet Traverse2021