GM recalls Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles

General Motors is recalling 550 model year 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and model year 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles.

The driver's airbag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace -- as necessary -- the driver's airbag module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 22, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.