General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June
— Recall Campaign #13V567000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 42,696 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V567000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 13, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V567000 |
| Units affected: | 42,696 |
- Description:
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Consequeces:
- The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.
- 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.