General Motors – Side Air Bag Fabric May Tear During Deployment

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Report Received Date 10/26/2016
NHTSA ID 16V781000
Consequence Summary If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.
Recall Code 16079
Potentially Affected 18
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V781000)

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