Performax International Pty Ltd - General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) GMT900 Utility Vehicles - Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado Gen 2, Silverado Gen 3 MY2009-2014, GMC Sierra Gen 2 MY2009-2013 and Chevrolet Tahoe Gen 3 MY2011 - extended recall
Published 17 November 2021
Product
This recall was extended on 10 February 2022 to include additional vehicles. General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) - GMT900 Utility Vehicles: Chevrolet Silverado Model Years 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado Gen 2 Model Years 2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado Gen 3 Model Year 2013 General Motors Chevrolet GMC Sierra Gen 2 Model Years 2009-2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Gen 3 Model Year 2011 Front passenger side airbag inflators 335 affected vehicles
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
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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