NHTSA Recall # | 138919 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V019000 |
MFG Compaign # | N182206630 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | MALIBU |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 25/02/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/08/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 16/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1145 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2011 chevrolet malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized. |
Consequence summary | If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Gm has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began february 25, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-522-9559. Gm's number for this recall is n182206630. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |