GMC YUKON 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V178000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | YUKON | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-08-28 | 2002-07-01 | 2002-07-22 |
Production Dates: 1999-02-01 - 2000-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02029
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 525254
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE "SDM" WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
IN A VEHICLE CRASH, FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE SDM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2002. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
