NHTSA recall 15V-245 (15V245000)
power train recall reported April 24, 2015 - about 3,690 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V245000
- Also written as
- 15V-245
- Manufacturer number
- 12162
- Reported
- April 24, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,690
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the console transmission gear selection indicator may not illuminate the shift position selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Why it is dangerous
If the console shift indicator does not illuminate the transmission gear selection, a driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the position the driver intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-245 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.