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Campaign 16V781000

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ID: #16V781000 MFR: General Motors LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

What Happened
Your 2016 Chevrolet Malibu's side-impact air bag cushion's fabric may be torn, which could affect its performance during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag tears during a crash, it might not protect you as well as it should, potentially increasing your risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
You'll receive a free inspection and, if necessary, a new air bag module from your local dealership, all at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2016 CHEVROLET Malibu

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V781000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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