General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V484000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V484000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2013 buick regal and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles Includes 120,426 affected units, Front Turn Signal Bulbs/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2013 buick regal and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 buick regal and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. if one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 12212.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V484000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-10-04T00:00:00

Subject: Front turn signal bulbs/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 120,426

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12212

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 buick regal and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. if one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is 12212.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 86.68

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NHTSA ID: 12V484000

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