Recall 17V057000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Report Date
20170126
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.