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Chevrolet Traverse Recall 22V246: Driver Air Bag May Explode and Hurl Metal Fragments

NHTSA campaign 22V246, reported April 14, 2022, 2,687 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles have a driver's side front air bag inflator that may explode when the air bag deploys, due to a manufacturing defect.

An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023.

The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost. Owners can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, referencing GM recall number N222366190. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V246General Motors, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
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 Enclave2015
Chevrolet Traverse2015
GMC Acadia2015