If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Air Bags
Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode, " preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

Documents (11)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Safety Bulletin
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18365 Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) Shipped in Manufacturing Mode
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)Date: November 1, 2018 Subject: 18365 - Safety Recall Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) Shipped in Manufacturing Mode
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3

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