2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala recall: occupant classification

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on July 5, 2016. It covers about 289,254 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 289,254
reported: Jul 5, 2016
owners notified: Aug 1, 2016
related complaints: 335

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Risk: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.

Recall number 16V507000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Impala 2009-2010 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 335 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 16V507000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala occupant classification?

Yes. Recall 16V507000, reported on July 5, 2016, covers about 289,254 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V507000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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