Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V093000 Reported March 7, 2012

Parking lamps/fmvss 108

Q: What is recall 12V093000?

NHTSA recall 12V093000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 7, 2012. It addresses: Parking lamps/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 3,633 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 3,633 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V093000

Manufacturer Campaign

12048

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,633

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 7, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V093000 or campaign 12048.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V093000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V093000?

NHTSA recall 12V093000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 7, 2012. It addresses: Parking lamps/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 3,633 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V093000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12048. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.