Chevrolet Cruze recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Recall number

15V876000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 15 units

Why it was recalled

An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016 Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15777.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.