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January 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V019000
Driver’s Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V019
Manufacturer General Motors LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,145
Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.
Remedy
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM’s number for this recall is N182206630.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go towww.safercar.gov.