Recall 07V520000: 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 7, 2007

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

57,100vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during nhtsa impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.

Possible consequence

The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Chevrolet Equinox685 complaints
• 2007 Pontiac Torrent243 complaints