Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V781000

ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLCReported2016-10-26Affected18 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Risk

If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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