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.”
General Motors – Incorrectly Welded Seat Back Frame/FMVSS 202a
| Report Received Date | 01/26/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V057000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | 17035 |
| Potentially Affected | 17197 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V057000) |
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