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NHTSARecalled Jan 16, 2019 · #19V019000

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized. If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Product details

Product
  • Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
  • 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

View the official CPSC notice