GM Recalls 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala for Passenger Air Bag Wiring Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured between April 25, 2008, and February 16, 2010. The recall involves approximately 289,254 vehicles. The defect is located in the front passenger seat frame, which may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.

If these wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, which disables the air bag. Additionally, the damage may cause the air bag fuse to short, resulting in the loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensioners. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET IMPALA

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Passenger Car

Hazard

• air-bag-failure
• wiring-damage

Affected units

289,254

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