NHTSA recall 16V-498 (16V498000)
exterior lighting recall reported July 1, 2016 - about 32,913 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V498000
- Also written as
- 16V-498
- Manufacturer number
- 50190
- Reported
- July 1, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~32,913
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-498 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.