Buick Recall 12048: Parking Lamps/FMVSS 108

2012 Buick Regal

Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.

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Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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Date Announced
MAR 07, 2012
Vehicles Affected
3,633
Buick Recall #
12048
NHTSA Campaign #
12V093000
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