CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V484000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | MALIBU | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-09-08 | 2012-10-04 | 2012-10-04 |
Production Dates: 2011-12-06 - 2012-07-25
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12212
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 120426
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
