General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V151000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V151000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2016 malibu vehicles manufactured february 16, 2016, to march 5, 2016 Includes 3,137 affected units, Side Air Bag Weld Studs May Separate/FMVSS 214, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016 malibu vehicles manufactured february 16, 2016, to march 5, 2016

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V151000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2016-03-11T00:00:00

Subject: Side air bag weld studs may separate/fmvss 214

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 3,137

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 31820

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 97.99

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NHTSA ID: 16V151000

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