NHTSA recall 12V224000
Electrical system › Software
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported May 18, 20124,304 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS LLCMaker’s number 12102Built Oct 24, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012
The defect
General motors (gm) IS recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through march 31, 2012. after an event of hard braking, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may reset itself.
The risk
If this occurs during an aggressive turning maneuver, and then afterwards a potential vehicle rollover event IS sensed, the roof rail airbag may unintentionally deploy. additionally, the air bags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy during a severe crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on june 13, 2012.