General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V057000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V057000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2016-2017 chevrolet cruze vehicles Includes 17,197 affected units, Incorrectly Welded Seat Back Frame/FMVSS 202a, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2017 chevrolet cruze vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V057000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrectly welded seat back frame/fmvss 202a

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 17,197

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17035

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 91.88

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