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NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 2016 · #16V781000

Side Air Bag Fabric May Tear During Deployment

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Description

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

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.

View the official CPSC notice