NHTSA recall 16V-151 (16V151000)
air bags recall reported March 11, 2016 - about 3,137 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V151000
- Also written as
- 16V-151
- Manufacturer number
- 31820
- Reported
- March 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,137
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. 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 is dangerous
Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-151 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.