Occupant sensing system/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured april 15, 2013, to june 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the automatic occupant sensing (aos) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ecu to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 15400.
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FAQ: Recall 15V465000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V465000?
NHTSA recall 15V465000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 24, 2015. It addresses: Occupant sensing system/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 5,493 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V465000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15400. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.