Defect Description For Recall
General Motors Llc (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Malibu Hybrid Vehicles Manufactured October 27, 2015, To June 3, 2016. The Affected Vehicles Have A Shut-Off Switch For The High Voltage Battery For Use When SeRVIcing The Vehicle. This Manual Service Disconnect Switch (Msd) May Not Be Properly Installed And Thus May Not Lock Into Position, Unexpectedly DisconneCTIng The High-Voltage Power While Driving, EffeCTIvely Stalling The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
MALIBU HYBRID
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V521000
Component Description
Hybrid Propulsion System
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Msd And Correct The Installation, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 10, 2016. Owners May Contact Chevrolet Customer Service At 1-800-222-1020. Gm’S Number For This Recall Is 51230.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20151027
End Of Manufacture
20160603
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
534
Date Owners Notified
20160810
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20160708
Make Campaign Number
51230