Recall 12V224000: Air Bag Control Module Software Update

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Malibu 2013

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 17, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V224000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Software

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4,304

SUMMARY:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from October 24, 2011, through March 31, 2012. After an event of hard braking, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) may reset itself.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs during an aggressive turning maneuver, and then afterwards a potential vehicle rollover event is sensed, the roof rail airbag may unintentionally deploy. Additionally, the air bags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy during a severe crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on June 13, 2012.

Notes:
GM's safety recall campaign number is 12102. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.