NHTSA recall 19V019000
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Jan 16, 20191,145 vehicles affectedGeneral Motors LLCMaker’s number N182206630Built May 1, 2010 – Aug 24, 2010
The defect
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.
The risk
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.