Recall 97V107000: 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

Report received

Jun 28, 1997

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

16,099vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fasteners that secure the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel tie bar were omitted.

Possible consequence

If the air bag deploys, the module could separate from the instrument panel striking and injuring an occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the air bag module for the presence of the fasteners and, if necessary, install any fasteners that may have been omitted.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Chevrolet Malibu443 complaints