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16V-498

Jul 1, 2016

General Motors

Headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights

Lighting

32,913

Repair or modification

16V-449

Jun 21, 2016

General Motors

Certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information

Equipment

Part replacement

16V-422

Jun 10, 2016

General Motors

Affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the…

Electrical system

18,780

Software update

16V-272

May 5, 2016

General Motors

Memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including…

Stability and traction control

Part replacement

16V-257

Apr 28, 2016

General Motors

Affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder,…

Electrical system

317,572

Software update

16V-256

Apr 28, 2016

General Motors

Front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing

Suspension

3,738

Part replacement

16V-209

Apr 12, 2016

General Motors

While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it

Seat belts

895,232

Part replacement

16V-184

Apr 1, 2016

General Motors

Affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Tires

321

Software update

16V-160

Mar 18, 2016

General Motors

Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering…

Steering

6,280

Part replacement

16V-151

Mar 11, 2016

General Motors

Two weld studs that mount the front and rear side impact air bags may fracture and separate from the air bag during deployment

Airbags

3,137

Part replacement

Campaign 16V-498

Headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights

Manufacturer: General Motors
Filed: July 1, 2016
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 32,913
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

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

Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Chevrolet Cruze 2016

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