Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 16V-507 · 2009–2010 Chevrolet Impala
General Motors LLC recall 16V-507 covers 289,254 2009–2010 Chevrolet Impala for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V507000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,859 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 25, 2008 to February 16, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.