Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

93V041000

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1993-03-19Affected37 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAN EXPERIENCE AN INFLATOR IGNITION DELAY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Risk

IF THE INFLATOR IGNITION IS DELAYED IN AN ACCIDENT, THEAIR BAG MAY BE LATE IN DEPLOYING, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TOTHE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Cadillac