NHTSA Recall 21V246000: Critical fasteners (air bags)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Buick Enclave.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V246000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N202321200 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | April 8, 2021 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Safety risk
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
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 21V246000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| GMC Acadia | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.