Mechanic Notes

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Air Bag/Restraint Control Module recall 18V360000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · Campaign 18V360000 · Reported 31/05/2018

Symptoms / what can happen

In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Cause

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) to enter a fault state. As a result, the SDM will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18195.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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