Danger Of Side Air Bag Explosions Leads To Chevy, GMC Pickup Recall

Dallas TX

09 July, 2021

3:34 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth July 9, 2021 General Motors is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks because the side air bags can explode without warning and spew parts into the cabin. The recall covers certain 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. Documents posted by U.S. safety regulators say the air bag inflator can rupture or the end cap can fly off on both sides of the trucks. Documents say three inflators ruptured in 2015 Silverados last month, one in Florida and two in Texas. All three trucks were unoccupied at the time, and GM says it has no reports of injuries. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.