General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V220000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V220000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; model year 2014 chevrolet impala; and 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles Includes 10,210 affected units, Brake Lights Flashing Intermittently/FMVSS 108, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; model year 2014 chevrolet impala; and 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; model year 2014 chevrolet impala; and 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles. originally, in may 2013, gm recalled 1,627 model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; and model year 2014 chevrolet impala vehicles. in october 2013, gm informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. on the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. the recall began on june 13, 2013. owner's may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. gm's recall number is 13158.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V220000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-05-24T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights flashing intermittently/fmvss 108
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 10,210

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13158
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; model year 2014 chevrolet impala; and 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles. originally, in may 2013, gm recalled 1,627 model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; and model year 2014 chevrolet impala vehicles. in october 2013, gm informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. on the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. the recall began on june 13, 2013. owner's may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. gm's recall number is 13158.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.62

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NHTSA ID: 13V220000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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