2008 CHEVROLET HHR Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V046000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 30, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Model Affected |
HHR |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
181516
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 30, 2008
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
181516
Model Affected
2008 CHEVROLET HHR
2008 Chevrolet HHR Defect 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.
Defect Consequence:
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
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 HTTP://CHEVROLET.COM.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
181516
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 08016
2008 CHEVROLET HHR Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V444000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 03, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
HHR |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
296422
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 03, 2008
Vehicle Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
296422
Model Affected
2008 CHEVROLET HHR
2008 Chevrolet HHR Defect Summary:
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.
Defect Consequence:
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LATCH REINFORCEMENT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LATCH REINFORCEMENT FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GO TO MYGMLINK AT HTTP://WWW.GM.COM/RECALL.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
296422
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 08157