NHTSA recall 12V-454 (12V454000)
electrical system recall reported September 17, 2012 - about 4,716 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V454000
- Also written as
- 12V-454
- Manufacturer number
- 12209
- Reported
- September 17, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,716
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-454 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.