CHEVROLET MALIBU 2015: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V666000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-19 2015-10-16 2015-10-16

Production Dates: 2015-03-11 - 2015-03-11

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01320

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 395

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Notes

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.