2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR recall: air bags
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 30, 2008. It covers about 181,516 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 181,516
- reported
- Jan 30, 2008
- owners notified
- Apr 2, 2008
- related complaints
- 149
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V046000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet HHR 2006-2008 200620072008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 149 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 08V046000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR air bags?
Yes. Recall 08V046000, reported on January 30, 2008, covers about 181,516 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V046000?
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 .
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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