Recall 12V093000: 2012 Buick Regal
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 7, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 3,633
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 buick regal vehicles manufactured from february 22, 2011, through february 22, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. due to a software error, the parking lamps do not activate when either the parking lamps or headlamps are turned on.
The risk
Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
The fix
General motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module free of charge. The safety recall began on march 29, 2012. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes
General motors recall no. 12048.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V093000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12048
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Owner letters
- Mar 29, 2012
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology