NHTSA Recall 00V171000: Air bags: frontal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 268,146 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V171000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00058 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Safety risk
If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Notes
Owner notifcation began on december 29, 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 GM customer assistance at 1-877-250-1790, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V171000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.