SKYLINE MALIBU 2013: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Make : SKYLINE | Model : MALIBU | Year : 2013 |
Build Dates : 2011-10-25 - 2012-06-29 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V566000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-12-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-11-13 | Date Added to Database: 2013-11-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13342 | ||
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14909 | ||
Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |