ARC Automotive Airbag Safety Defect
Lieff Cabraser is investigating reports that over 30 million vehicles in the U.S. from General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, FCA/Chrysler, and other automakers have allegedly defective airbag inflators made by global parts manufacturer ARC Automotive. Reports indicate that ARC inflators are prone to exploding, and they have been linked to at least two deaths and at least four injuries.
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If you own or lease a vehicle on the list below, it may have a defective ARC airbag inflator. If you are concerned about the safety of your vehicle and its airbags, please use the form on this page to contact Lieff Cabraser for a prompt and confidential evaluation of your case.
Complete list of affected vehicles
General Motors Buick Enclave 2008-2017
General Motors Buick Encore 2013-2017
General Motors Buick Envision 2016-2017
General Motors Buick LaCrosse 2005-2009
General Motors Buick LaSabre 2002-2005
General Motors Buick Lucerne 2006-2011
General Motors Buick Rainier 2004-2007
General Motors Buick Rendezvous 2002-2007
General Motors Buick Terraza 2005-2008
General Motors Cadillac ATS 2013 – 2017
General Motors Cadillac CTS 2003-2007
General Motors Cadillac CTS 2008-2014
General Motors Cadillac CTS 2014 – 2017
General Motors Cadillac Deville 2002-2005
General Motors Cadillac DTS 2006-2011
General Motors Cadillac Escalade 1500 2002-2006
General Motors Cadillac Escalade 1500 2007-2014
General Motors Cadillac Escalade 1500 2015-2017
General Motors Cadillac Escalade ESV 2002-2006
General Motors Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007-2014
General Motors Cadillac Escalade ESV 2015-2017
General Motors Cadillac Escalade EXT 2002-2006
General Motors Cadillac Escalade EXT 2007-2013
General Motors Cadillac SRX 2004-2009
General Motors Cadillac SRX 2010-2016
General Motors Cadillac STS 2005-2007
General Motors Cadillac XLR 2004-2009
General Motors Cadillac XT5 2017
General Motors Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2002-2006
General Motors Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2007-2013
General Motors Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 2002-2006
General Motors Chevrolet Camaro 2010-2015
General Motors Chevrolet Camaro 2016-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Captiva 2011-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2007
General Motors Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012
General Motors Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2004-2007
General Motors Chevrolet SSR 2003-2005
General Motors Chevrolet Cavalier 2000-2005
General Motors Chevrolet Colorado 2015-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Corvette 2005-2013
General Motors Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Encore 2014-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009
General Motors Chevrolet Equinox 2010-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Express 1500 2003-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Express 2500 2003-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Express 3500 2003-2017
General Motors Chevrolet HHR 2006-2010
General Motors Chevrolet Impala 2006-2014
General Motors Chevrolet Impala 2015-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2000-2007
General Motors Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2007-2014
General Motors Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2000-2007
General Motors Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007-2014
General Motors Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2000-2007
General Motors Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2007-2014
General Motors Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2000-2006
General Motors Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2007-2014
General Motors Chevrolet Suburban 2500 2007-2013
General Motors Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 2000-2006
General Motors Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 2007-2014
General Motors Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003-2009
General Motors Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 2003-2006
General Motors Chevrolet Traverse 2009-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Trax 2014-2017
General Motors Chevrolet Uplander 2005-2008
General Motors Chevrolet Venture 2000-2005
General Motors Chevrolet Volt 2011-2015
General Motors GMC Canyon 2015-2017
General Motors GMC Savana 1500 2003-2017
General Motors GMC Savana 2500 2003-2017
General Motors GMC Savana 3500 2003-2017
General Motors GMC Sierra 1500 2000-2007
General Motors GMC Sierra 1500 2007-2014
General Motors GMC Sierra 2500 2000-2007
General Motors GMC Sierra 2500 2007-2014
General Motors GMC Sierra 3500 2000-2007
General Motors GMC Sierra 3500 2007-2014
General Motors GMC Terrain 2010-2017
General Motors GMC Yukon 1500 2000-2006
General Motors GMC Yukon 1500 2007-2014
General Motors GMC Yukon XL 1500 2000-2006
General Motors GMC Yukon XL 1500 2007-2014
General Motors GMC Yukon XL 2500 2000-2006
General Motors GMC Yukon XL 2500 2007-2014
General Motors GMC Acadia 2007-2016
General Motors GMC Acadia 2017
General Motors GMC Envoy 2003-2009
General Motors GMC Envoy XL 2003-2006
General Motors GMC Envoy XUV 2004-2005
General Motors Hummer H2 2003-2009
General Motors Hummer H3 2006-2010
General Motors Isuzu Ascender 2003-2008
General Motors Oldsmobile Silhoutte 2000-2004
General Motors Oldsmobile Bravada 2002-2004
General Motors Oldsmobile Silhoutte 2005-2008
General Motors Pontiac Aztek 2002-2007
General Motors Pontiac Bonniville 2002-2005
General Motors Pontiac Montana 2000-2004
General Motors Pontiac Montana 2005-2009
General Motors Pontiac Sunfire 2000-2005
General Motors Pontiac G6 2005-2010
General Motors Pontiac Grand Am 2005-2006
General Motors Pontiac Torrent 2006-2009
General Motors Saab Saab 9-3 2003-2012
General Motors Saab Saab 9-5 2010-2012
General Motors Saturn Aura 2007-2010
General Motors Saturn Outlook 2007-2010
General Motors Saturn Relay 2005-2008
General Motors Saturn Vue 2002-2007
BMW BMW i3 2014-2017
Ford Ford Crown Victoria 2004-2011
Ford Mercury Grand Marquis 2004-2011
Ford Lincoln Town Car 2004-2011
FCA Chrysler Town & Country 2001-2007
FCA Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001-2002
FCA Dodge Caravan 2001-2007
FCA Dodge Grand Caravan 2001-2007
Kia Kia Amanti 2006-2009
Kia Kia Forte 2014-2016
Kia Kia Optima 2001-2006
Kia Kia Rio 2009-2011
Kia Kia Rondo 2007-2010
Kia Kia Sedona 2006-2014
Kia Kia Sportage 2005-2016
FCA/Mercedes Smart Fortwo 2008-2016
VW VW Golf 7 Sedan + Golf Sportwagen 2015
VW VW Golf 7 Sedan + Golf Sportwagen 2016
Audi Audi A3 2015
Audi Audi A3 2016
Audi Audi TT 2016
Audi Audi A8 2016
Hyundai Hyundai Tiburon 2003-2005
Hyundai Hyundai Tucson 2005
Hyundai Hyundai XG350 2002-2005
Hyundai Hyundai Elantra 2007-2017
Hyundai Hyundai Accent 2012-2017
Hyundai Hyundai Azera 2006-2011
Hyundai Hyundai Genesis 2009-2013
Hyundai Hyundai Sonata 2009-2010
Hyundai Hyundai Tucson 2007-2010
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Again, if you own or lease a vehicle on the above list, it may have a defective ARC airbag inflator. Please use the contact form on this page to get more information.
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