NHTSA recall 13V-567 (13V567000)
visibility recall reported November 13, 2013 - about 42,696 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V567000
- Also written as
- 13V-567
- Manufacturer number
- 13380
- Reported
- November 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~42,696
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-567 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.