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NHTSARecalled 2013-11-13

General Motors, LLC — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Is my product affected?

2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU

  • Brand CHEVROLET

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured between June 12, 2013, and November 5, 2013, because the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control system may stop working when the vehicle starts, which can prevent the windshield defroster from operating. This inability to defrost the windshield can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners about this recall, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software at no charge. Affected consumers should contact GM at 1-800-521-7300 and reference recall campaign number 13380 to have the software updated at their nearest dealer.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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