NHTSA Recall 97V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V107000; Date: Jun. 28, 1997
If the air bag deploys, the module could separate from the instrument panel striking and injuring an occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 16,099
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fasteners that secure the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel tie bar were omitted.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the air bag module for the presence of the fasteners and, if necessary, install any fasteners that may have been omitted.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during July 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1997
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