2012 Buick Regal recall: exterior lighting
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on March 7, 2012. It covers about 3,633 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,633
- reported
- Mar 7, 2012
- owners notified
- Mar 29, 2012
- related complaints
- 34
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V093000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Regal 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 12V093000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Buick Regal exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 12V093000, reported on March 7, 2012, covers about 3,633 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V093000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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