GMC TERRAIN 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V137000

Make Model Year
GMC TERRAIN 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-09-08 2022-03-08 2022-03-08

Production Dates: 2011-07-18 - 2011-09-06

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N222363740

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 740581

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

General Motors, LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles. A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside of the driver's view with excessively bright light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install headlamp appliques, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

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.nhtsa.gov.