NHTSA Recall 15V245000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V245000; Date: Apr. 24, 2015
If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 3,690
Recall Summary:
General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect. "
How to Fix:
Gm has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 12162.
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: Apr 20, 2015
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