NHTSA Recall # | 108376 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V498000 |
MFG Compaign # | 50190 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 11/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/11/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/05/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/07/16 |
Report created | 01/07/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 32913 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 cruze vehicles manufactured november 5, 2015, to may 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment." |
Consequence summary | Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a gm dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service department at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 50190. |
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). |