Recall 08V046000: 2006–2008 Chevrolet HHR

Report received

Jan 30, 2008

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

181,516vehicles

Model years

2006–2008

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

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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 <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Chevrolet HHR1,006 complaints
• 2007 Chevrolet HHR726 complaints
• 2008 Chevrolet HHR616 complaints