Tuesday, May 20, 2014

GM Announces 3 Major Safety Recalls



Report Receipt Date: May 14, 2014 

Component(s): Service Brakes, Hydraulic 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 140,067 

Maufacturer: General Motors

Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 
2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, 
through May 2, 2014, and equipped with a 2.5L engine 
with the auto stop/start option. The affected vehicles 
may experience a complete loss of brake vacuum assist, 
disabling the hydraulic boost assist. As such, these vehicles 
do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 
FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."


Consequence:
If the hydraulic boost assist is disabled, slowing or stopping the 
vehicle will require additional brake pedal effort and a lengthened 
stopping distance. Both of these effects increase the risk of a crash.


Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic 
brake control module software, free of charge. The recall is 
expected to begin around May 30, 2014. Owners may contact 
General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020. General 
Motors number for this recall is 14201.

Report Receipt Date: May 14, 2014 

Component(s): Electrical System, Exterior Lighting

Potential Number of Units Affected: 103,158 

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC


Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 
2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured 
March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected
vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Consequence:
The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the UBEC housing unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.

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