Performax International Pty Ltd - General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) GMT900 Utility Vehicles - Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado Gen 2, Silverado Gen 3 MY2009-2014, GMC Sierra Gen 2 MY2009-2013 and Chevrolet Tahoe Gen 3 MY2011 - extended recall

PRA number

2021/19233

Published date

Product description

This recall was extended on 10 February 2022 to include additional vehicles.

General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) - GMT900 Utility Vehicles:

Chevrolet Silverado
Model Years 2009-2014

Chevrolet Silverado Gen 2
Model Years 2009-2013

Chevrolet Silverado Gen 3
Model Year 2013

General Motors Chevrolet GMC Sierra Gen 2
Model Years 2009-2013

Chevrolet Tahoe Gen 3
Model Year 2011

Front passenger side airbag inflators

335 affected vehicles

Identifying features

Reasons the product is recalled

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

The hazards to consumers

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

What consumers should do

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Performax International via the website at http://www.performaxint.com.au/contact to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.

Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can contact Performax International on
1800 737 367.  Consumers will be advised by Performax International when parts become available.

We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.

Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.

Traders who sold this product

Performax International distributors 

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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