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Chevrolet · United States · High

Chevrolet Colorado: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Chevrolet Colorado · 2015 — about 40 vehicles.

The hazard

If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

What to do

GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational