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NHTSARecalled Jan 23, 2013 · #13V024000

Rear Suspension Bolt Torque

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles, manufactured December 6, 2011, through January 15, 2013. One or more rear suspension bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This may lead to sudden changes in vehicle handling. Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Rear Suspension Bolt Torque
  • 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications have already begun and will be completed shortly. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

View the official CPSC notice