Oct 29 2008
Auto Recalls: Chevrolet, Impala, 2009
Build Dates : July 01, 2008 - September 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V517000
Date Owner’s Notified:
Date Received by ODI: 20081006
Date Added to Databse: 20081006
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 08342
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 79
Summary:
GM is recalling 79 MY 2009 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that could fracture at an inflator tube during a deployment.
Consequence:
During a passenger-side air bag deployment, pieces of the inflator tube could strike and injury vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the passenger.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall is expected to begin during mid-october 2008.