General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V566000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V566000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured october 25, 2011, through june 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature Includes 14,909 affected units, Power Seat Wiring Harness may Chafe and Short, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured october 25, 2011, through june 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured october 25, 2011, through june 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. the wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began during december 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13342.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V566000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Power seat wiring harness may chafe and short
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 14,909

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13342
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured october 25, 2011, through june 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. the wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness.
Consequence Summary: If the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulting unintended movement of the seat, the seat to become inoperative, sparking under the seat, flickering lights, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began during december 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13342.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.24

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NHTSA ID: 13V566000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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