2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu recall: disc

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on May 8, 2014. It covers about 8,208 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,208
reported: May 8, 2014
owners notified: Jun 23, 2014
related complaints: 51

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc

What is wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.
Risk: If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick) or 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

Recall number 14V240000

Affected vehicles

Buick Lacrosse 2014 2014
Chevrolet Malibu 2014 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints about brakes problems.

2014 Buick Lacrosse 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Questions about recall 14V240000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu disc?

Yes. Recall 14V240000, reported on May 8, 2014, covers about 8,208 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V240000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick) or 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

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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