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NHTSARecalled Nov 13, 2013 · #13V566000

Power Seat Wiring Harness may Chafe and Short

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured October 25, 2011, through June 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. The wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may chafe the harness. If the harness is chaffed enough to expose the wires, a short circuit could occur, resulting unintended movement of the seat, the seat to become inoperative, sparking under the seat, flickering lights, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Power Seat Wiring Harness may Chafe and Short
  • 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness and repair and secure it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13342.

View the official CPSC notice