General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016. The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems.”
General Motors – Electronic Stability Control Systems/FMVSS 126
Report Received Date | 05/05/2016 |
NHTSA ID | 16V272000 |
Consequence Summary | If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective Action | GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440. |
Recall Code | 39440 |
Potentially Affected | 66 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V272000) |
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