NHTSA Recall 00V371000: Air bags: side/window
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V371000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00090 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | November 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Safety risk
If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 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 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.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 00V371000
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.