GMC Terrain Recalled Due to Headlight Glare Concerns
The small SUV does not conform to federal standards and may distract other drivers
General Motors announced a recall action that involves 740,581 GMC Terrain SUVs from the 2010 to 2017 model years because the low-beam headlights do not conform to federal safety standards and may cause glare to oncoming traffic. The light may be brighter than allowed, causing a potential distraction and creating the risk of a crash.
The Terrain was redesigned for 2018, with different headlights, and that second-generation model is not affected by this recall.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: 2010-2017 GMC Terrain
The problem: The SUVs fail to conform, in part, to S10.15.6 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 and consequently may shine brighter than regulations permit.
The fix: The remedy is still being developed.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact GMC customer service at 800-462-8782. GM’s number for this recall is N222363740.
NHTSA campaign number: 22V137000
Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.
If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.
