General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V247000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V247000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through may 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2 Includes 140,067 affected units, Loss of Brake Vacuum Assist/FMVSS 135, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through may 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through may 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5l engine with the auto stop/start option. the affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. as such, these vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General motors number for this recall is 14201.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V247000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-05-14T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of brake vacuum assist/fmvss 135
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 140,067

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14201
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured june 12, 2013, through may 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5l engine with the auto stop/start option. the affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. as such, these vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General motors number for this recall is 14201.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.79

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NHTSA ID: 14V247000
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Created At: 1742808662
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