2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent recall: air bags

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 7, 2007. It covers about 57,100 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 57,100
reported: Nov 7, 2007
owners notified: May 8, 2008
related complaints: 199

Air bags

What is wrong: 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 the federal safety agency impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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 number 07V520000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Equinox 2007 2007
Pontiac Torrent 2007 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 199 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Chevrolet Equinox 2007 Pontiac Torrent

Questions about recall 07V520000

Is there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent air bags?

Yes. Recall 07V520000, reported on November 7, 2007, covers about 57,100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V520000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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