Recall 13V567000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Defect in 2014-2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU
RECALL This recall affects up to 42,696 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V567000 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 42,696 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Safety Consequence
The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.
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