Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your Buick Regal or Chevrolet Malibu has two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of these bulbs burns out, it might not be noticeable to the driver, because the other bulb is still working.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not aware that one of your turn signals isn't working, you could keep driving without realizing it. That means other drivers might not know you're turning, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software in your vehicle's body control module at no cost to you. This should be done as soon as possible, and you'll be notified when it's ready.
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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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