General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V454000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V454000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from may 29, 2012, through august 29, 2012 Includes 4,716 affected units, Turn Signal Failure, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from may 29, 2012, through august 29, 2012

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from may 29, 2012, through august 29, 2012. when a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the body control module (bcm) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the bcm and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V454000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-09-17T00:00:00
Subject: Turn signal failure
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,716

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12209
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from may 29, 2012, through august 29, 2012. when a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the body control module (bcm) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: If the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the bcm and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2012. owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V454000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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