NHTSA recall 17V-057 (17V057000)
seats recall reported January 26, 2017 - about 17,197 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V057000
- Also written as
- 17V-057
- Manufacturer number
- 17035
- Reported
- January 26, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,197
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-057 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.