NHTSA Recall 17V057000: Head restraint (seats)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,197 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V057000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17035 |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Report received | January 26, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V057000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.