NHTSA recall 13V-566 (13V566000)
electrical system recall reported November 13, 2013 - about 14,909 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V566000
- Also written as
- 13V-566
- Manufacturer number
- 13342
- Reported
- November 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,909
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-566 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.