General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V567000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V567000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through november 5, 2013 Includes 42,696 affected units, Windshield Defrost Inoperative/FMVSS 103, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through november 5, 2013

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through november 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. the recall began during december 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13380.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V567000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Windshield defrost inoperative/fmvss 103
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 42,696

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13380
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through november 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Consequence Summary: The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. the recall began during december 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13380.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.4

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NHTSA ID: 13V567000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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