Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SONIC
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V454000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120529
End Of Manufacture
20120829
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4716
Date Owners Notified
20121002
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20120917
Make Campaign Number
12209
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108