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2013 Malibu Seat fires
Posted by: Rick Metzger (IP Logged)
Date: November 25, 2013 04:14PM

General Motors is recalling more than 57,000 Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the U.S. for electrical fires and glitches related to its seats and climate control systems, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The 2013 Malibu, when equipped with power front driver or passenger seats without memory functions, has a wiring harness underneath that can short circuit if it brushes against the seat frame and exposes the insulation. The seat controls could stop working and a fire can result. A total of 14,909 Malibu sedans are affected by this recall.

GM said it received two reports of fires under the seat between February and May and another report of a melted circuit breaker due to an electrical short underneath the seat. Dealers will apply electrical tape and a sleeve to the wiring harness if necessary. GM did not specify a time when owners would be notified.



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