CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2001: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V244000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | MONTE CARLO | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-26 | 2000-08-29 | 2000-08-25 |
Production Dates: 2000-07-01 - 2000-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00073
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 580
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES "SDM" COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.
IN A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
