General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16
— Recall Campaign #16V151000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,137 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V151000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 11, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V151000 |
| Units affected: | 3,137 |
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- 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.