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.
General Motors – Driver’s Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
| Report Received Date | 01/16/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V019000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | N182206630 |
| Potentially Affected | 1145 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V019000) |
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