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77 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRIDS RECALLED

Not as consequential as say, a Ford Explorer Recall from a decade ago, 77 people need to know their Chevrolet Malibu has been called back for a fix. Only 2009 Malibu Hybrids are affected. The problem is in the HVAC area where there doesn’t seem to be enough airflow to defog the windows.

The repair is simple. Dealers will “reprogram” the HVAC control head module. This Recall should begin in the next couple of weeks. If you’re confused as to whether or not your car is affected, contact GM Recall people at 1-800-630-2438. Not much wonder Rick Wagoner went for the Volt-in-Chevy Cruze drag yesterday, eh? All the Malibu Hybrids in the company fleet wouldn’t clear their windows on a cool Detroit morning.
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Day 198 — Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority published an updated list of 77 vessels it accuses of violating its Strait of Hormuz protocols, saying listed ships face fines, detention or confiscation and warning insurers, P&I clubs and classification societies against serving them (Iran International and Insurance Journal, Sep 14; Middle East Monitor, Sep 15). US Central Command said an IRGC claim that a supertanker struck mines in the strait was false; neither account is independently confirmed. Houthi forces said they struck the Khamis Mushait air base in southern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline entered a fifth day shut. AAA's national diesel average set a 12th consecutive record at $6.2694/gal and California diesel set a fresh state record at $8.2124/gal.
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