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Recall 16V-125

General Motors LLC recalled the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-125
Reported
March 2, 2016
Vehicles affected
1,579 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

The risk

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed], and GMC customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 28030.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles