CHEVROLET CRUZE (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226680-chevrolet-cruze-2016-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date January 7, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V498000
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“CHEVROLET CRUZE (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 7, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226680-chevrolet-cruze-2016-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall #16V498000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V498000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Subject: Recall 16V498000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET CRUZE (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a CHEVROLET CRUZE (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 16V498000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V498000 (January 7, 2016)
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