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2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

fire · 1241848 · 2015-11-30

Vehicle

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
MALIBU
Year
2007
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Miles at failure
129,394

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO OVERHEAT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,394. ...UPDATED 01/25/16 *BF *JS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10807521
Machine
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