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Chevrolet Cruze Recall 16V498: Headlights May Be Misaimed During Service, Reducing Night Visibility

NHTSA campaign 16V498, reported July 1, 2016, 32,913 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles built between November 5, 2015 and May 26, 2016 have headlight assemblies that are not marked with the three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. Without that code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service. This can reduce nighttime visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 for lamps and reflective devices.

General Motors will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels showing the correct code, to be applied to the headlight assemblies. Owners may also take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership for help applying the label, at no charge. The recall began August 11, 2016.

Contact Chevrolet Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020, referencing GM recall number 50190. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V498General Motors LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cruze2016