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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V460000

2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2010 Saturn Aura — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Published September 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 18, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V460000, published September 19, 2012 and initiated September 18, 2012. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2010 Saturn Aura — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl).

What's the hazard

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

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Recall details

Brand
SATURN
Model
AURA
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2007 SATURN AURA | 2008 SATURN AURA | 2008 PONTIAC G6 | 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2009 PONTIAC G6 | 2009 SATURN AURA | 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2010 PONTIAC G6 | 2010 SATURN AURA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Pontiac G6 | 2009 Saturn Aura | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Pontiac G6 | 2010 Saturn Aura — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V460000 on September 19, 2012. Reported hazard: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

What should I do if I have this product?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SATURN. Model: AURA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)