HHR L4-2.2L (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08157
Date: 081216
Recall - Occupant Protection Non-Compliance
FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE
Bulletin No.: 08157
Date: December 16, 2008
Subject:
08157 - Instrument Panel Storage Bin Door Compliance - Add Reinforcement Bracket
Models:
2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR
The reinforcement latch plate bracket used to complete this recall will be mailed to customers of record. After 60 days, the recall will be closed in
GMVIS. However, if the customer visits the dealership after 60 days to have the bracket installed, dealers are to install the bracket and route the claim
for wholesale authorization.
Condition
General Motors has decided that certain 2006-2008 model year Chevrolet HHR vehicles fail to conform to Federal/Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 201, Occupant Protection in Interior Impact. When the instrument panel was struck by a test device at one location, the storage bin door
opened. If this were to occur in a vehicle crash, it could increase an occupant's injuries.
Correction
Inspect the storage bin, and if necessary, install a reinforcement latch plate bracket. Because the reinforcement latch plate bracket is easy to install, and to
reduce customer inconvenience, the bracket and inspection/installation instructions will be mailed to customers of record. Customers who require the
bracket but do not wish to install it are being provided the option of taking the bracket to their dealer for installation. Dealers are to inspect all involved
vehicles currently in inventory and install the bracket, if necessary.
Vehicles Involved
Important:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the
above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no
involved vehicles currently assigned.
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US and Canadian dealers - GM GlobalConnect Recall Reports
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Export dealers - sent directly to dealers
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Reinforcement latch plate brackets required to complete this recall on vehicles in dealer inventory will be pre-shipped to dealers beginning the week of
December 15, 2008. These brackets are being provided at no-charge. If additional brackets are required, US dealers should contact the DWD Store or
order through the DealerWorld website at www.gmdealerworld.com, and then click on the DWD Store link. Be sure to request reinforcement latch plate
brackets for Recall 08157. DO NOT ORDER BRACKETS FROM GMSPO. Canadian dealers should contact GM Canada's WINS Call Centre by
sending a fax with your request. Be sure to request reinforcement latch plate brackets for Recall 08157. DO NOT ORDER BRACKETS FROM
GMSPO.
