NHTSA Recall 21V782000: Inflator module (air bags) and air bags: frontal
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 555 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Enclave.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V782000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N212349040 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 7, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2022 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V782000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.