NHTSA Campaign 96V211000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Oct 28, 1996 · 48,689 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DURING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG FABRIC CAN SNAG ON A REINFORCEMENT INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE EXPANDING AIR BAG TO LIFT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD AND THEN DEPLOY UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Consequence
IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES IF HE OR SHE CONTACTS A BROKEN REINFORCEMENT OR IF THE SNAGGING AFFECTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PADS AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PLASTIC EDGE PROTECTOR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD REINFORCEMENT. ON CERTAIN EARLY-PRODUCTION VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD WILL BE REPLACED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYLARK | 1996 | 48,689 |
| OLDSMOBILE | ACHIEVA | 1996 | 48,689 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V211000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.