GM Recalls 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain for Incorrect Tire Labels
General Motors is recalling specific 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles because their certification labels may display incorrect tire and rim size information.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (incorrect tire specifications leading to potential crashes) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured on October 16, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle certification labels may contain incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The incorrect information on the labels poses a safety risk because vehicle operators may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or improperly inflate the tires, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- GMC, CHEVROLET TERRAIN, EQUINOX
- Brand
- GMC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 17
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- TERRAIN
- EQUINOX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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