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Campaign 16V870000

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ID: #16V870000 MFR: General Motors LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

What Happened
Your 2017 Malibu's right-hand rear side air bag inflator manifold might have weak welds, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If a crash happens, the inflator could break apart and send sharp objects into the cabin, or it might not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
GM will replace the rear side air bag modules for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your car to the dealership.

Affected Vehicles

2017 CHEVROLET Malibu

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V870000. 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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