CHEVROLET MALIBU 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V870000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-25 2016-12-02 2016-12-02

Production Dates: 2016-11-10 - 2016-11-10

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16146

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 113

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

Consequence

Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.

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.