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

Air Bags — Side/Window

Date Announced

MAR 11, 2016

Vehicles Affected

3,137

Chevrolet Recall #

31820

NHTSA Campaign #

16V151000

Summary

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."

Actions

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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 31820.

Documents (19)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 6, 2016 Subject: 31820C - Noncompliance Recall Side Impact Airbag Weld Stud Fractures Revised Service Procedure
• Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 31820C Date: April 2016
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 30, 2016 Subject: 31820B - Noncompliance Recall Side Impact Airbag Weld Stud Fractures Customer Letter Added
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 1, 2016 Subject: 31820B - Noncompliance Recall Side Impact Airbag Weld Stud Fractures Revised VIN List with Seat Airbag Module Locations
• Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 31820B Date: March 2016
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 214
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS3961 Date: March 11, 2016 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 31820
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 21, 2016 Subject: 31820 - Noncompliance Recall Side Impact Airbag Weld Stud Fractures
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 31820A Date: March 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 24, 2016 Subject: 31820A - Noncompliance Recall Side Impact Airbag Weld Stud Fractures Revised Warranty Transaction Information
• Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 31820 Date: March 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3