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Chevrolet right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

NHTSA campaign 16V-870 · Reported December 2, 2016 · 113 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Malibu
VEHICLES AFFECTED
113
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors LLC reported a problem with the air bags side/window. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.

WHY IT MATTERS

Insufficient welds could cause the inflator to separate and propel air bag debris into the cabin during a crash. Also, the inflator could fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-870.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Chevrolet Malibu

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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