Recall 16V781000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Report Date
20161026
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
Safety Consequence
If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHEVROLET | MALIBU |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.