NHTSA Recall 16V498000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V498000; Date: Jul. 1, 2016
Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: General Motors Llc
Affected Units:: 32,913
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 2016
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