HHR L4-2.2L (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08016A
Date: 080527
Recall - Head Impact FMVSS Non-Compliance
FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE
Bulletin No.: 08016A
Date: May 27, 2008
Subject:
08016A - Head Impact Protection - Increased Protection
Models:
2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR
Without Roof-Rail Airbags
U.S. Vehicles Only
Supercede:
The service procedure in this bulletin has been revised to clarify the installation of the energy absorbing device. Please discard all copies of bulletin
08016, issued March 2008.
Condition
General Motors has decided that all 2006-2007 model year and certain 2008 model year Chevrolet HHR vehicles without roof-rail airbags fail to
conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact". In tests at an impact point near the attachment of the
sun visor to the roof the Standard's requirement was exceeded. If a front seat occupants head contacts that point in a crash the occupant's injury could be
increased.
Correction
Dealers are to install an additional energy absorbing device between the front headliner and the vehicle roof on the driver and passenger side.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are all 2006-2007 model year and certain 2008 model year Chevrolet HHR vehicles without roof-rail airbags and built within the VIN
breakpoints shown.
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 GM DealerWorld Recall Information. Dealers will not have a report available if they have
no involved vehicles currently assigned.
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
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation parts should
