PRA number
Published date
Product description
General Motor Chevrolet (GMC) - GMT900 series vehicles
Cadillac Escalade
Model Years 2007-2013
GMC Sierra
Model Years 2007-2013
GMC Yukon
Model Years 2007-2010
Chevrolet Silverado
Model Years 2007-2014
Chevrolet Suburban
Model Years 2009-2013
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Model Years 2007-2013
Front passenger side airbag inflators
429 affected vehicles
Reasons the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by phone and in writing. Owners should then contact American Vehicle Sales via the website at https://american.com.au/contact-american-vehicle-sales/ to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected, can contact American Vehicle Sales on
03 9765 1300.
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.
Supplier
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
