Chevrolet 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 short version
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported a problem with the doors latch. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-444.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Chevrolet HHR |
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