NHTSA Recall 07V520000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V520000; Date: Nov. 7, 2007
The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Chevrolet Equinox; 2007 Pontiac Torrent
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 57,100
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact. " during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 07281. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 8, 2008
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