Recall 08V444000: Head Impact Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/HHR 2006-2008

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 03, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V444000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 296422

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 296,422 M/Y 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.

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

REMEDY:
Owners will receive a latch reinforcement along with installation instructions or they can have their dealer install the latch reinforcement for them. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or go to mygmlink at http://www.gm.com/recall.

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.