Recall 12V-224
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu: Electrical system (software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-224
- Reported
- May 18, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 4,304 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles manufactured from october 24, 2011, through march 31, 2012. After an event of hard braking, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) may reset itself.
The risk
If this occurs during an aggressive turning maneuver, and then afterwards a potential vehicle rollover event is sensed, the roof rail airbag may unintentionally deploy. Additionally, the air bags and/or seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy during a severe crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 13, 2012.
Notes from the manufacturer
GMs safety recall campaign number is 12102. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Malibu 2013