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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V870000·Announced 2016-12-02

GM Recalls 2017 Chevrolet Malibu for Rear Side Air Bag Defect

General Motors is recalling 2017 Chevrolet Malibus because the right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds, posing a risk of debris or failure during a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air bag system where the inflator could separate and propel debris into the cabin or fail to inflate, posing a significant injury risk during a crash.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold, which may have insufficient welds.

Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Additionally, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET MALIBU
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
113

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MALIBU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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