General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V224000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V224000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 4,304 affected units, SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V224000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-05-18T00:00:00
Subject: Sensing and diagnostic module
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,304

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12102
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-avsq_jyvb-keft
NHTSA ID: 12V224000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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