2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR recall: latch
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 3, 2008. It covers about 296,422 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 296,422
- reported
- Sep 3, 2008
- owners notified
- Dec 23, 2008
- related complaints
- 120
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
- Remedy
- A redesigned latch will be made available. The recall began on december 23, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V444000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet HHR 2006-2008 200620072008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 120 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 08V444000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR latch?
Yes. Recall 08V444000, reported on September 3, 2008, covers about 296,422 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V444000?
A redesigned latch will be made available. The recall began on december 23, 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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