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NHTSA 12V484000 United States

Chevrolet Malibu recall: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal

Official safety recall 12V484000 published by NHTSA.

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Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign12V484000
ComponentExterior Lighting:turn Signal
Report date2012-10-04
ManufacturerGeneral Motors LLC
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Buick Regal2011United States
Buick Regal2012United States
Buick Regal2013United States
Chevrolet Malibu2013United States

The problem

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."

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.

The official remedy

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.