Saudi Arabia recalls 27,360 Chevrolet vehicles over airbag defect

The Ministry of Commerce has ordered the recall of Trax, Cruze, and Aveo models across multiple year ranges due to a faulty driver’s-side airbag inflator

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has recalled 27,360 Chevrolet vehicles across three model lines due to a driver's-side airbag inflator defect capable of ejecting metal fragments in a crash. Owners can arrange free repairs through General Motors, Aljomaih Automotive, or Universal Motors Agencies.

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  • 27,360 Chevrolet vehicles recalled in Saudi Arabia over airbag defect
  • Trax, Cruze, and Aveo models from multiple year ranges affected
  • Repairs are free of charge via three authorised contacts

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the recall of 27,360 Chevrolet vehicles following the discovery of a defect in the driver’s-side airbag inflator that could expel sharp metal fragments during a collision, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.

The recall covers Trax models from 2010 to 2017, Cruze models from 2012 to 2018, and Aveo models from 2010 to 2017.

Owners of affected vehicles are asked to contact one of three authorised parties to arrange free repairs: General Motors on 8008200048, Aljomaih Automotive on 8007525252, or Universal Motors Agencies on 8002442244.

Owners can check whether their vehicle identification number falls within the recall by visiting the Defective Products Recall Center website.