NHTSA Recall 02V222000: Air bags: frontal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133,221 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Buick Lesabre.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V222000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02032 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | August 9, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger, MINI vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
Safety risk
Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
GM recall no. 02032. Also, customers can 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 02V222000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Lesabre | 2002, 2003 |
| Buick Rendezvous | 2002, 2003 |
| Cadillac Deville | 2002, 2003 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2002, 2003 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2002, 2003 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2002, 2003 |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2002, 2003 |
| GMC Envoy | 2002, 2003 |
| Oldsmobile Aurora | 2002, 2003 |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 2002, 2003 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2002, 2003 |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 2002, 2003 |
| Pontiac Montana | 2002, 2003 |
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.