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General Motors Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra
Official notice
5 Apr 2018
Last checked
5 Apr 2018
An official ACCC notice concerns General Motors Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2018-04-05.
What to do now
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by phone to confirm their address. Once confirmed, a letter will be sent advising of the recall. Owners should then contact American Vehicle Sales via the website at https://american.com.au/contact-american-vehicle-sales/ to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can contact American Vehicle Sales on 03 9765 1300. We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Recall number
5a5d22e9-77a3-42a0-af50-4466151a0742
Official notice
2018-04-05
The hazard
The hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
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