GM Is Recalling a Million SUVs Because Airbags Could Explode and Kill You

From the department of life-threatening irony: General Motors is recalling almost a million SUVs due to a defect in their airbags that could cause them to explode during post-crash airbag deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle’s interior and potentially causing injury or death. to its inhabitants.

GM voluntarily issued the recall “out of precaution,” even as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts pressure on manufacturer ARC Automotive Inc. demanding a recall of 67 million airbags after two people died as a result of the defect, according to Fox Business .

Which GM SUVs are being recalled?

The following SUVs are equipped with airbags manufactured by ARC Automotive Inc. from Tennessee and are therefore subject to the airbag recall:

• Buick Enclave (years 2014-2017)
• Chevrolet Traverse (2014-2017 release)
• GMC Acadia (2014-2017 model years)

What to do if you have one of the recalled SUVs

If you own one of the SUVs mentioned above, you can replace your airbag blower for free by taking your car to the dealership. Until then, given the risk of a fatal airbag deployment, drive with extreme caution: one of the deaths that triggered the recall was the result of a minor car accident that would not otherwise have been fatal. A mother from Michigan was driving her 2015 Chevrolet Traverse when she was involved in a minor car accident that deployed an airbag. The inflator exploded and shrapnel entered the interior of the car, hitting her neck and killing her, according to a Fox Business police report.

Owners may receive notification by mail after June 26, 2023. Alternatively, you can contact Buick Customer Service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Service at 1-800-462-8782 . The GM number for this review is N232404980.

Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or get answers to questions about the recall online .