If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Air Bags — Side/Window

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.

Documents (11)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 26, 2016 Subject: 16079 - Safety Recall
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N16205494 Release Date: October 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3

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