General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V019000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1,145 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V019000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 16, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V019000 |
| Units affected: | 1,145 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.