Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is what blows air through your defroster and vents. In some cases, this system might not work right and the blower could stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If your windshield fogs up or frosts over, the air flow might not be strong enough to clear it. This could make it hard for you to see while driving, increasing the risk of a crash without any warning.
Free Fix
Your Chevrolet dealer will update the computer that controls your HVAC system, and this will fix the issue. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING 77 MY 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEM." THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE BLOWER WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THE MODE SELECTOR WOULD REMAIN IN THE LAST KNOWN SETTING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FOG OR FROST, THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH AIRFLOW TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC CONTROL HEAD MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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