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Chevrolet Malibu Recall 13V024: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 13V024, reported January 23, 2013, 8,519 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V024General Motors LLC
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
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.
Risk
Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
This is General Motors recall number 13008.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Malibu2013