NHTSA recall 16V-521 (16V521000)
hybrid propulsion system recall reported July 8, 2016 - about 534 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V521000
- Also written as
- 16V-521
- Manufacturer number
- 51230
- Reported
- July 8, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~534
- Component
- hybrid propulsion system
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-521 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.