NHTSA recall 16V-870 (16V870000)
air bags recall reported December 2, 2016 - about 113 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V870000
- Also written as
- 16V-870
- Manufacturer number
- 16146
- Reported
- December 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~113
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Malibu vehicles manufactured on November 10, 2016. The right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold may have insufficient welds.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16146.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-870 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.