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NHTSARecalled Nov 13, 2013 · #13V567000

Windshield Defrost Inoperative/FMVSS 103

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster from working. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." The inability to turn on the windshield defroster may decrease the driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Windshield Defrost Inoperative/FMVSS 103
  • 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
2014 Chevrolet
UPCs

What you should do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic climate control module software, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13380.

View the official CPSC notice