2006–2008 Chevrolet HHR recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
🔧 The fix
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 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
- 08V444000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08157
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 296,422
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 23, 2008
- Built
- May 30, 2006 – Jun 30, 2007
- Recall started by
- OVSC
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08157.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 .