Reported Aug 29, 2000580 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 00073Built Jul 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) could experience a memory error resulting in the air bags not deploying in a crash situation.
The risk
In a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more serious injuries.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module.
Owner notification began october 26, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).