NHTSA recall 16V-781 (16V781000)
air bags recall reported October 26, 2016 - about 18 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V781000
- Also written as
- 16V-781
- Manufacturer number
- 16079
- Reported
- October 26, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~18
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-781 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.