2013 Chevrolet Malibu recall: power adjust
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on November 13, 2013. It covers about 14,909 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,909
- reported
- Nov 13, 2013
- owners notified
- Dec 4, 2013
- related complaints
- 23
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 13V566000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 13V566000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu power adjust?
Yes. Recall 13V566000, reported on November 13, 2013, covers about 14,909 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V566000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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