NHTSA Campaign 19V019000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported Jan 16, 2019 · 1,145 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2010 | 1,145 |
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2011 | 1,145 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V019000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.