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.
General Motors – Rear Suspension Bolt Torque
| Report Received Date | 01/23/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V024000 |
| Consequence Summary | Sudden changes in vehicle handling may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 13008 |
| Potentially Affected | 8519 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V024000) |
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