NHTSA Campaign Id 16V870000; Date: Dec. 2, 2016
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.
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 113
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 25, 2017
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