CADILLAC DEVILLE 2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC | DEVILLE | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-03-11 | 2003-02-14 | 2003-02-24 |
Production Dates: 2002-07-01 - 2002-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03008
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
GM RECALL NO. 03008. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
