Date: 07.03.2012
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
Notes:
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.
Date: 06.05.2013
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 buick lacrosse and regal, and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu eco vehicles equipped with eassist. these vehicles may have a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. this could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. in addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners and dealers will test the gcm and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13136.
Date: 06.05.2013
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 buick lacrosse and regal, and model year 2013 chevrolet malibu eco vehicles equipped with eassist. these vehicles may have a condition in which the generator control module (gcm) may not function properly. this could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
Consequencs:
If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. in addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners and dealers will test the gcm and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2013. owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. gm's recall campaign number is 13136.
