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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V465000

2014 Chevrolet Impala | 2015 Chevrolet Impala — Air bags

Published July 24, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 24, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V465000, published July 24, 2015. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2014 Chevrolet Impala | 2015 Chevrolet Impala — Air bags.

What's the hazard

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
IMPALA
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA | 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Chevrolet Impala | 2015 Chevrolet Impala — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V465000 on July 24, 2015. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: IMPALA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)