Service bulletin 12238A
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10089686 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2017-01-26 |
| Manufacturer's number | 12238A |
| Manufacturer's date | 2012-10-30 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
NHTSA's summary
12238A - SERVICE UPDATE (REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE). THE GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE (GCM) MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MIL, AND EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL OR NO START CONDITION. DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GCM, IF NECESSARY.
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Engine, 12-volt battery
| BUICK LACROSSE | 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| BUICK REGAL | 2012 |
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