NHTSA Recall 15V666000: Air bags: side/window
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 395 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Buick Lacrosse.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V666000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01320 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | October 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V666000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Lacrosse | 2015 |
| Cadillac XTS | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2015 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2015 |
| GMC Terrain | 2015 |
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.