General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V870000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V870000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2017 malibu vehicles manufactured on november 10, 2016 Includes 113 affected units, Insufficient Welds On Rear Side Air Bag Inflator, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 malibu vehicles manufactured on november 10, 2016

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017 malibu vehicles manufactured on november 10, 2016. the right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2017. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 16146.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V870000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2016-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Insufficient welds on rear side air bag inflator

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 113

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16146

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017 malibu vehicles manufactured on november 10, 2016. the right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

Consequence Summary: Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2017. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 16146.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95.58

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NHTSA ID: 16V870000

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