Recall 08V444000: 2006–2008 Chevrolet HHR

Report received

Sep 3, 2008

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

296,422vehicles

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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 <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