NHTSA Campaign Number
06V417000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Safety Consequence
IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy
BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (15)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Buick | LaCrosse |
| 2006 | Buick | LaCrosse |
| 2005 | Buick | Rendezvous |
| 2006 | Buick | Rendezvous |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | HHR |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Malibu |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer |
| 2005 | GMC | Envoy |
| 2006 | GMC | Envoy |
| 2005 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2006 | Hummer | H3 |
| 2006 | Pontiac | G6 |
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Affected Models
Showing the first 8 affected models. Use the full affected vehicle list above for every tracked year.
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 06V417000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.