BUICK ENCORE 2019: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V774000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | ENCORE | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-29 - 2018-09-09
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18365
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
