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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 07V242📅 Jun 14, 2007

2007 Chevrolet Equinox & 2007 Pontiac Torrent recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V242000
Manufacturer recall #
07154
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,213
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 14, 2007
Built
Apr 1, 2007 – May 31, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 07154.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V242 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V242?

2007 Chevrolet Equinox & 2007 Pontiac Torrent. 6,213 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.