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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may be overpressurized. If the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can explode.
An exploding inflator can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.
Owners should have their vehicle's driver airbag module replaced by an authorized dealer. The repair is free. You can check your VIN for open recalls and contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Malibu | 20102011 |
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