CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V024000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-01-21 2013-01-23 2013-01-25

Production Dates: 2011-12-06 - 2012-07-25

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13008

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8519

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling.

Consequence

Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Notes

This is General Motors recall number 13008.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.