NHTSA Recall 04V190000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V190000; Date: Apr. 19, 2004
Unexpected abs activiation could increase stopping distance up to about 11 feet dpending on the grade of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 65,439
Recall Summary:
Some of these passenger vehicles have an electronic control unit (ecu) that may calculate a higher than actual vehicle speed because of an erratic rear-wheel speed sensor signal, and cause abs activation where it is not needed or needed abs activation to be extended during braking as the vehicle speed drops to about 3 mph.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the abs controller. Owner notification began on June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 04030. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 16, 2004
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