Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights

Date Announced

JUL 01, 2016

Vehicles Affected

32,913

Chevrolet Recall #

50190

NHTSA Campaign #

16V498000

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N16205019 Release Date: July 2016 Revision: 01
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 28, 2016 Subject: 50190-01 - Noncompliance Recall Up-Level Headlamp Incorrect Marking Customer Letter Added
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 29, 2016 Subject: 50190 - Noncompliance Recall Up-Level Headlamp Incorrect Marking
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N16205019 Release Date: June 2016
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: August 02, 2016 Subject: 50190-02 - Noncompliance Recall Up-Level Headlamp Incorrect Marking Service Procedure Update
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4