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GM Recalls Chevy Malibu Hybrids for Defrosting Problems


By Office of Defects Investigations


Dec 23, 2008 - 6:00:36 PM


 

 

 

 

GM Recalls Chevy Malibu Hybrids for Defrosting Problems

 

GM is recalling 77 MY 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging system." The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may become inoperative. If this were to occur, the blower would not function properly and the mode selector would remain in the last known setting. If the windshield began to fog or defrost. There may not be enough airflow to clear the windshield, resulting in reduced driver visibility and a possible crash without prior warning. Read more...

 

 

 
 
 
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:     Production Dates:
    COOPER / CS4 TOURING (VR) / 215/55R17     SEP 07, 2008 - OCT 11, 2008
Manufacturer: COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 11, 2008
undefined undefined NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08T029000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1692
Summary:
 COOPER TIRE IS RECALLING 1,692 COOPER CS4 TOURING (VR) TIRES, SIZE 215/55R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 7 AND OCTOBER 11, 2008. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN CURED FOR AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Consequence:
 THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO TREAD SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy:
 COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE, MOUNT, AND BALANCE ANY DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL EXAMINE SUSPECT TIRES TO SEE IF THEY FALL IN THE RECALL POPULATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:
 COOPER TIRE'S RECALL NO. 151. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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