NHTSA Recall 14V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V247000; Date: May. 14, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 140,067
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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 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: Jul 3, 2014
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