NHTSA Recall 08V046000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V046000; Date: Jan. 30, 2008
This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet HHR; 2007 Chevrolet HHR; 2008 Chevrolet HHR
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 181,516
Recall Summary:
Gm is recalling 181,516 my 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. The recall began on April 2, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at http://www. Gmownercenter. Com .
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 08016. 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: Apr 2, 2008
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