Buick LaCrosse Recall, Chevrolet Malibu Eco Recall, Buick Regal Recall, Trunk Fire Danger

Buick Regal Recalled for Trunk Fire Danger
Report Receipt Date: MAY 06, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V173000 
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42,904

Manufacturer: General Motors
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:
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.


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