HHR L4-2.2L (2007)
Headliner: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 08V046000: Head Impact Standard Non-Compliance
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Chevrolet/HHR 2006-2008
MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V046000 N/A
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Air Bags
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 181516
SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 181,516 M/Y 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail air bags for failing to comply with the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." In tests, one of the upper interior occupant
protection test points exceeded the standard's requirement.
CONSEQUENCE:
This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
REMEDY:
Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. Owners may contact
Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or http://chevrolet.com.
NOTES:
GM recall No. 080016. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
