NHTSA recall 19V-019 (19V019000)
air bags recall reported January 16, 2019 - about 1,145 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V019000
- Also written as
- 19V-019
- Manufacturer number
- N182206630
- Reported
- January 16, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,145
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-019 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.