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2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE Recalled by General Motors LLC — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Date: January 26, 2017
Company: General Motors LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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 Products

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE. 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 Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About General Motors LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report