General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V240000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V240000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 8,208 affected units, Incorrect Brake Rotors may be Installed, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.