2013 CHEVROLET SONIC RECALL - #12V454000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/29/2012 - 8/29/2012 |
| Recalled on |
9/17/2012 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/2/2012 |
| # Affected |
4,716 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
GM's campaign number is 12209.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2013 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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