2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALL - #16V151000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/16/2016 - 3/5/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/11/2016 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/14/2016 |
| # Affected |
3,137 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
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| Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection." |
| Consequences |
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for SEAT BELTS, CRITICAL FASTENERS
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER, RETRACTOR
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