General Motors (GM) has announced a recall of over 42,000 vehicles due to potential fire hazard.
The recall affects certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. A total of 42, 904 vehicles are potentially affected by the recall.
According to GM, the cars may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly, which could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
If the vehicles are continued to be driven, their engines may stall and/or the vehicles may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
GM said it will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provide a notification schedule. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
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According to GM, the cars may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly, which could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
If the vehicles are continued to be driven, their engines may stall and/or the vehicles may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
GM said it will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provide a notification schedule. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
