CHEVROLET MALIBU 2010: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V019000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-25 | 2019-01-16 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2010-05-01 - 2010-08-24
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: N182206630
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1145
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
