General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, “Side Impact Protection.”
General Motors – Side Air Bag Weld Studs May Separate/FMVSS 214
| Report Received Date | 03/11/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V151000 |
| Consequence Summary | Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820. |
| Recall Code | 31820 |
| Potentially Affected | 3137 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V151000) |
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