Recall 08V-517
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2009 Chevrolet Impala: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-517
- Reported
- October 6, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 79 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
GM is recalling 79 my 2009 chevrolet impala vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that could fracture at an inflator tube during a deployment.
The risk
During a passenger-side air bag deployment, pieces of the inflator tube could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the passenger.
The fix
Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall began on october 10, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-[removed] or through their website at <a href=[link removed] .
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 08342.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Impala 2009