CHEVROLET MALIBU (2012) recall — Steering
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251498-chevrolet-malibu-2012-recall-steering · Recall date July 21, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14E044000
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“CHEVROLET MALIBU (2012) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 21, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251498-chevrolet-malibu-2012-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #14E044000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14E044000).
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- Brand
Dorman Products, Inc.- Category
Vehicle
What NHTSA says to do
Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
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Subject: Recall 14E044000 — Dorman Products, Inc. CHEVROLET MALIBU (2012) recall — Steering Hello, I own a CHEVROLET MALIBU (2012) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 14E044000 from Dorman Products, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #14E044000 (July 21, 2014)
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