NHTSA Recall 13V566000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V566000; Date: Nov. 13, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 14,909
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
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: Dec 4, 2013
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