2016 Chevrolet Malibu — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published June 19, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 14, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V400000, published June 19, 2018 and initiated June 14, 2018. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- MALIBU
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Chevrolet Malibu — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V400000 on June 19, 2018. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. During servicing, a Passenger Presence System (PPS) may have been installed that was not correctly calibrated to the vehicle's seat type. As a result, the PPS may not properly identify an adult passenger from a child passenger in the front passenger seat, potentially causing the air bag to not deploy when it should, or causing the air bag to deploy when it shouldn't.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger PPS seat service kit, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18208.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: MALIBU.