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NHTSA recall 15V269000

Seat Belts · General Motors, LLC

May 8, 2015report date
437,045units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Why it matters: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2011 Chevrolet Malibu, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V269000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.