NHTSA Campaign #08V444000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SEPTEMBER 03
2008

296,422 vehicles recalled

2007 CHEVROLET HHR -- 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.

This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V444000 »

NHTSA Campaign #08V046000 AIR BAGS

JANUARY 30
2008

181,516 vehicles recalled

2007 CHEVROLET HHR -- 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.

This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V046000 »