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NHTSARecalled May 8, 2015 · #15V269000

Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking. If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail
  • 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2012 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.

View the official CPSC notice