NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 2016 · #16V781000
Side Air Bag Fabric May Tear During Deployment
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Side Air Bag Fabric May Tear During Deployment
- 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Model numbers
- 2016 Chevrolet
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.