Chevrolet Malibu: Seat belts

Date

May 8, 2015

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Malibu (2011, 2012)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

437045

What can happen

If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 16, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

15031

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V269000

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Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.