2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU RECALL - #15V269000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle |
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
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Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
Manufactured between |
4/19/2011 - 10/11/2012 |
Recalled on |
5/8/2015 |
Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
Owners Notified on |
11/16/2015 |
# Affected |
437,045 |
Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS |
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Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking. |
Consequences |
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. |
Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031. |
Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
See also |
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SWITCHES, BRAKE LIGHT
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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