2012 Buick Regal | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Buick Regal | 2011 Buick Regal — Exterior lighting: turn signal
Published October 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 4, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V484000, published October 4, 2012. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Buick Regal | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Buick Regal | 2011 Buick Regal — Exterior lighting: turn signal.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Buick Regal | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Buick Regal | 2011 Buick Regal — Exterior lighting: turn signal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V484000 on October 4, 2012. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BUICK. Model: REGAL.