NHTSA Recall 98V146000: Air bags
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 675,302 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Cavalier.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V146000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | June 29, 1998 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Because of certain calibrations in the air bag's sensing and diagnostic module, an inadvertent air bag deployment could occur in a low speed crash or when an object strikes the floor pan.
Safety risk
Air bags deploy with great force and can seriously injure unrestrained occupants who are too close to them.
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Notes
Owner notification began during august 1998.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 1-800-222-1022 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).
Vehicles covered by recall 98V146000
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.