NHTSA Recall 13V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V024000; Date: Jan. 23, 2013
Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 8,519
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
This is general motors recall number 13008. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 2013
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