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Recall 16V-151

General Motors LLC recalled the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-151
Reported
March 11, 2016
Vehicles affected
3,137 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Malibu vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to March 5, 2016. The two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."

The risk

Fractured weld studs may allow the side air bag to move out of position during deployment, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 31820.

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