2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE RECALL - #17V057000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : HEAD RESTRAINT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/28/2016 - 7/21/2016 |
| Recalled on |
1/31/2017 |
| Influenced by |
General Motors LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/28/2017 |
| # Affected |
17,197 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
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| Description |
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints." |
| Consequences |
In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. |
| Corrective action |
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17035. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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