NHTSA recall 08V517000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
October 6, 2008report date
79units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that could fracture at an inflator tube during a deployment.
Why it matters: During a passenger-side air bag deployment, pieces of the inflator tube could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the passenger.
The fix: Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall began on October 10, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V517000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.