General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V269000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V269000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2012 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured april 8, 2010, to october 11, 2012 Includes 437,045 affected units, Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured april 8, 2010, to october 11, 2012

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured april 8, 2010, to october 11, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. this repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15031.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V269000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-05-08T00:00:00
Subject: Steel cable that anchors seat belt may fail
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 437,045

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15031
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured april 8, 2010, to october 11, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. this repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
Consequence Summary: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2015. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15031.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 54.99

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NHTSA ID: 15V269000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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