CHEVROLET SONIC 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V454000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SONIC | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-10-02 | 2012-09-17 | 2012-09-17 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-29 - 2012-08-29
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12209
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4716
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module "BCM" in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
GM's campaign number is 12209.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
