NHTSARecalled Jan 16, 2019 · #19V019000
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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
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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.