NHTSA recall 16V151000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V151000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.