If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

JAN 16, 2019

Vehicles Affected

1,145

Chevrolet Recall #

N182206630

NHTSA Campaign #

19V019000

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, the air bag inflator may explode due to being overpressurized.

Actions

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N182206630.

Documents (21)

• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 16, 2019 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall N182206630 Airbag Inflator Rupture Population Expansion
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 12, 2019 Subject: N182206630 - Safety Recall Airbag Inflator Rupture Partial Release
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 4, 2019 Subject: Upcoming Safety N182206630 Airbag Inflator Rupture Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 21, 2018 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall N182206630 Airbag Inflator Rupture
• Safety Bulletin
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall N182206630 Airbag Inflator Rupture
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Safety Bulletin
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 28, 2019 Subject: N182206630-01 - Safety Recall Airbag Inflator Rupture Revised Parts Section and WCAP Information Included
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Safety Bulletin
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3