Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V246000 Reported April 8, 2021

Side curtain air bags may be unsecured

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 108 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V246000
Manufacturer Campaign
N202321200
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
108
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 8, 2021
Completion Rate
50.00

Defect Summary

General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles. the side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Safety Consequence

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is n202321200.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V246000 or campaign N202321200.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V246000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V246000?

NHTSA recall 21V246000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 8, 2021. It addresses: Side curtain air bags may be unsecured. The recall affects approximately 108 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 21V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number N202321200. 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.