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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V240000

2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Buick Lacrosse — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc

Published May 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 8, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V240000, published May 8, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Buick Lacrosse — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc.

What's the hazard

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
MALIBU
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2014 BUICK LACROSSE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 2014 Buick Lacrosse — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V240000 on May 8, 2014. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

What should I do if I have this product?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: MALIBU.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)