NHTSA Recall 00V244000: Air bags
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 580 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Impala.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V244000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00073 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | August 29, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 26, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more serious injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module.
Notes
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V244000
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.