In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. If an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant.

Air Bags — Frontal

Date Announced
OCT 21, 1999
Vehicles Affected
111
Chevrolet Recall #
99073
NHTSA Campaign #
99V283000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice.
Actions
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules.
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