Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has two turn signal bulbs in the front, but if one of them burns out, there's no warning light to let you know. This means you might not realize your turn signal is not working.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not aware that your turn signal isn't working, you might keep driving, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
GM will update the software in your vehicle's body control module for free, and you'll be notified when the recall starts. You can also contact Buick or Chevrolet to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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