Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your Malibu is a safety device that deploys in a collision to cushion your head and neck. In some 2010-2011 models, the air bag inflator can become overpressurized and explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the driver's air bag module with a safe, redesigned one – at no cost to you. This is a critical repair that you should schedule as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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.
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