NHTSA recall 12V-484 (12V484000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 4, 2012 - about 120,426 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V484000
- Also written as
- 12V-484
- Manufacturer number
- 12212
- Reported
- October 4, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~120,426
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-484 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.