SKYLINE MALIBU 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| Make : SKYLINE | Model : MALIBU | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2018-03-27 - 2018-06-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V576000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-10-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-08-30 | Date Added to Database: 2018-09-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18279 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 210628 | ||
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Summary:
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance. |
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Consequence:
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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