NHTSA recall 16V781000
Air bags › Side/window
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Oct 26, 201618 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number 16079Built Nov 18, 2015 – Jun 7, 2016
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.
The risk
If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.