2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX; 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX; 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU; 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX; 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX; 2005 PONTIAC G6; 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU; 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU; 2006 PONTIAC G6; 2007 PONTIAC G6; 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU; 2007 SATURN AURA; 2008 SATURN AURA; 2008 PONTIAC G6; 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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General Motors is recalling 1,131,113 vehicles because the transmission shift cable can fracture while driving, causing the transmission gear selection to not match what the driver selected. This can cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction, increasing crash risk. Additionally, when a driver selects PARK, the transmission may not actually be in PARK, which can cause the vehicle to roll away as occupants exit or at any time afterward, risking injury to people getting out of the vehicle or bystanders nearby.
The recall affects 2007-2008 Saturn Aura vehicles, 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles, and 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles with 4-speed transmissions built during specific manufacturing periods. GM will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket for free at authorized dealers. Owners should contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000 to arrange service, using recall number 14152.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.