Torrent FWD V6-3.4L (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 07281A
Date: 080514
Recall - Head Impact Noncompliance
# 07281A: FMVSS Noncompliance - Head Impact Protection - Add Additional Energy-Absorbing Device (US and Export)
(May 14, 2008)
Subject:
07281A -- Head Impact Protection - Add Additional Energy - Absorbing Device
Models:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
2007 Pontiac Torrent
Without Head-Curtain Side Impact Air Bags or Without Sunroof U.S. Vehicles and Certain Export Vehicles
The Parts Information section in this bulletin has been revised to include part usage for the gray absorber kit. Please discard all copies of bulletin 07281,
issued May 2008.
Condition
General Motors has decided that certain 2007 model year Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles built without a head-curtain side impact air
bag or without a sunroof fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact". In tests, the
Standard's requirement was exceeded at one test point. If a front seat occupant's head contacts that point in a crash, the occupants injury could be
increased.
Correction
Dealers are to install an energy-absorbing device on the driver and passenger side headliner.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2007 model year Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles built without a head-curtain side impact air bag or without a
sunroof and built within the VIN breakpoints above.
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
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Courtesy Transportation
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period
