If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253224-chevrolet-malibu-2010-recall-power-train · Recall date September 18, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V460000
“CHEVROLET MALIBU (2010) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 18, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253224-chevrolet-malibu-2010-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 12V460000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V460000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V460000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET MALIBU (2010) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a CHEVROLET MALIBU (2010) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 12V460000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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