General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V400000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V400000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2016-2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles Includes 66 affected units, PPS Incorrectly Suppressing Air Bags, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles. during servicing, a passenger presence system (pps) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. as a result, the pps may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger pps seat service kit, free of charge. the recall began august 7, 2018. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 18208.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V400000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2018-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Pps incorrectly suppressing air bags

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 66

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18208

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles. during servicing, a passenger presence system (pps) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. as a result, the pps may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger pps seat service kit, free of charge. the recall began august 7, 2018. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 18208.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 78.46

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