NHTSA recall 13V-024 (13V024000)
suspension recall reported January 23, 2013 - about 8,519 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V024000
- Also written as
- 13V-024
- Manufacturer number
- 13008
- Reported
- January 23, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,519
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-024 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.