NHTSA Recall 12V093000: Exterior lighting
GENERAL MOTORS LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,633 vehicles. It affects 2012 Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V093000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12048 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | March 7, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
General motors recall no. 12048.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V093000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.