NHTSA recall 97V-107 (97V107000)

air bags recall reported June 28, 1997 - about 16,099 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V107000
Also written as: 97V-107
Reported: June 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~16,099
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TIE BAR WERE OMITTED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS, THE MODULE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STRIKING AND INJURING AN OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BAG MODULE FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ANY FASTENERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-107 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Malibu - 1997

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