NHTSA Recall # | 114217 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V269000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15031 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | MALIBU |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Date of notification | 16/11/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/04/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/06/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/05/15 |
Report created | 08/05/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 437045 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured april 8, 2010, to october 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking. |
Consequence summary | If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 16, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15031. |
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). |