NHTSA recall 14V-247 (14V247000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 14, 2014 - about 140,067 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V247000
- Also written as
- 14V-247
- Manufacturer number
- 14201
- Reported
- May 14, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~140,067
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Why it is dangerous
If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic brake control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General Motors number for this recall is 14201.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-247 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.