2006–2008 Chevrolet HHR recall: airbag
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
🔧 The fix
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 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
- 08V046000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08016
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 181,516
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 2, 2008
- Recall started by
- OVSC
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08016.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 .