Recall 08V-517: 2009 Chevrolet Impala

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Oct 6, 2008, covering about 79 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-517
Report date
Oct 6, 2008
Vehicles affected
79
Owners notified
Oct 10, 2008

The problem

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.

The risk

During a passenger-side air bag deployment, pieces of the inflator tube could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the passenger.

The fix

Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall began on october 10, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Notes

Gm recall no. 08342.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V517000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Impala2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-517?

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.

How is recall 08V-517 fixed?

Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall began on october 10, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.