Recall 13V566000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Defect in 2013-2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
RECALL This recall affects up to 14,909 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V566000 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 14,909 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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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