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Chevrolet Express Recall 16V700: Vans May Lack Proper Rearview Mirror, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V700, reported September 29, 2016, 40 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express and 2016 GMC Savana vans were built without an inside rearview mirror and with only a right-hand convex exterior mirror. Federal rules require either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right flat exterior mirrors, so these vans do not meet the federal rearview mirror standard. Without a clear, unobstructed view behind the vehicle, the driver's risk of a crash can increase.

General Motors will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a right-hand flat rearview mirror at no cost to you. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, referencing GM recall number 16036. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your van is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V700General Motors LLC
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured without an inside rearview mirror and with a right-hand convex exterior review mirror. These vehicles are required to have either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right-hand flat exterior rearview mirrors. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will instal a right-hand flat rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16036.
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 Express20162017
GMC Savana2016