Recall 13V024000 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 2013-2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

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RECALL This recall affects up to 8,519 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 13V024000
Manufacturer General Motors LLC
Vehicles Affected 8,519
Component SUSPENSION:REAR
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

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