Roof rail air bag may puncture during deployment
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 chevrolet suburban, suburban ltz, tahoe, tahoe ltz, gmc yukon, and yukon xl denali vehicles manufactured on may 13, 2014. the affected vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (rrab) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier.
Safety Consequence
During deployment, the rrab may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in early september 2014. owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). gm's number for this recall is 14359.
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FAQ: Recall 14V451000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V451000?
NHTSA recall 14V451000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 23, 2014. It addresses: Roof rail air bag may puncture during deployment. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V451000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14359. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.