3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2018-11-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 buick encore, chevrolet spark, traverse, and trax vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (sdm) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of manufacturing mode, preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18365.
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.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Posted on: 2018-11-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 buick encore, chevrolet spark, traverse, and trax vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (sdm) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of manufacturing mode, preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18365.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Posted on: 2019-04-19
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.
Consequence
A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 14, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is a182202370.
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.