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NHTSARecalled 2012-09-17

General Motors, LLC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Is my product affected?

2013 CHEVROLET SONIC

  • Brand CHEVROLET

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

General Motors is recalling certain 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured between May 29, 2012, and August 29, 2012. In these vehicles, when a turn signal lamp fails, the Body Control Module does not detect the problem or alert the driver. This means a driver may not realize the turn signal is broken and continue driving without it, preventing other drivers from knowing the vehicle is turning and increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners of affected vehicles, and authorized dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module and the vehicle's key fobs at no charge. The recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners of affected vehicles should contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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