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.”
General Motors – Headlights may be Incorrectly Aimed/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 07/01/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V498000 |
| 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 Code | 50190 |
| Potentially Affected | 32913 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V498000) |
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