(WWJ/AP) General Motors is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the side air bags can explode without warning, spewing parts into the cabin.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert reports there were three cases of those airbags rupturing last month alone.
"The trucks were unoccupied so nobody was hurt. Nobody has been hurt at this point," Gilbert said.
The recall covers certain 2015 and 2016 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks.
Documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators say the air bag inflator can rupture or the end cap can fly off on both sides of the trucks.
The company says a manufacturing defect that allows moisture into the inflator during manufacturing, causing corrosion.
Gilbert notes that these airbags were not made by Takata — a company known for air bags that have exploded, causing more than 200 injuries — but by Takata's competitor, Joyson.
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Dealers will replace both side air bag modules on affected trucks.
GM says it has a limited number of replacement parts available at this time. Owners will be notified about the recall starting Aug. 16. They'll get a second letter when parts are widely available.