Recall Details For: 2013 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 13V173000

• RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 96198
• NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V173000
• VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: BUICK
• VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: REGAL
• MODEL YEAR: 2013
• MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 13136
• COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: General Motors LLC
• BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20111220
• END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20121204
• VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
• POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 42904
• DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20130611
• RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
• MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: General Motors, LLC
• REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130506
• RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130506
• REGULATION PART NUMBER:
• FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:

DEFECT SUMMARY: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.

RECALL NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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