Recall 08V634000: A/C Control Module Reprogramming

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Malibu 2009

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 02, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V634000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Visibility: Defroster/Defogger System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 77

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 77 M/Y 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 Air Conditioning (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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

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 http://www.gmownercenter.com .
NOTES:
GM recall No. 08388. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.