Recall 00V-171: 1995 Buick Regal, 1995–1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jul 3, 2000, covering about 268,146 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-171
Report date
Jul 3, 2000
Vehicles affected
268,146
Owners notified
Dec 29, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.

The risk

If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.

The fix

Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

Notes

Owner notifcation began on december 29, 2000.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 GM customer assistance at 1-877-250-1790, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number00V171000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buick Regal1995All years
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme1995, 1996All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-171?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.

How is recall 00V-171 fixed?

Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.