General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V024000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles, manufactured december 6, 2011, through january 15, 2013 Includes 8,519 affected units, Rear Suspension Bolt Torque, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles, manufactured december 6, 2011, through january 15, 2013

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles, manufactured december 6, 2011, through january 15, 2013. one or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. this may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.

Corrective Action

General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V024000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-01-23T00:00:00
Subject: Rear suspension bolt torque
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 8,519

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13008
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles, manufactured december 6, 2011, through january 15, 2013. one or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. this may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.
Consequence Summary: Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-7vy7_h3fy-ihb9
NHTSA ID: 13V024000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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