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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V484000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Published October 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 4, 2012

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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 details

Brand
BUICK
Model
REGAL
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2012 BUICK REGAL | 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU | 2013 BUICK REGAL | 2011 BUICK REGAL
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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