NHTSA recall 16V507000
Air Bags, Electrical System · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Why it matters: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of…
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V507000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.