GM Recalling 2006-2008 HHR's
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Merging with an older thread and this may answer your question:
Originally Posted by SaferCar.gov
Make : CHEVROLET Model : HHR Year : 2006
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date : JAN 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V046000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 181516
Summary:
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.
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR HTTP://CHEVROLET.COM.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 080016. 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.
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date : JAN 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V046000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 181516
Summary:
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.
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR HTTP://CHEVROLET.COM.
Notes:
GM RECALL NO. 080016. 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.
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Cobalts had a similar recall. Here are the pictures. I believe the HHR recall will be close to the same. As of today no parts or information have been sent to the dealers.
Interim production repair performed at the Factory. I do not know if the HHR's will get the same repair before being shipped.
Engergy absorbing pad prep before install.
Installed.
Interim production repair performed at the Factory. I do not know if the HHR's will get the same repair before being shipped.
Engergy absorbing pad prep before install.
Installed.
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From: Break Away Republic of SoCal
Is that all there is? Pardon my ignorance, but not my curiosity.....by looks alone, I don't see how that can improve safety compared to w/o the modification. Definitely a minimalist approach at a lowest cost possible. Almost doesn't even seem the time spent to go to the dealer for.
My other concern is with the amount of headliner noise issues reported on this site Will this recall make it worse? I for one have not had the rattle issue and don't want to start having one. Maybe better defensive driving is called for.
Not intended as a slam on dealers...Thanks ChevyMgr for the info
My other concern is with the amount of headliner noise issues reported on this site Will this recall make it worse? I for one have not had the rattle issue and don't want to start having one. Maybe better defensive driving is called for.
Not intended as a slam on dealers...Thanks ChevyMgr for the info
Last edited by GRUMPEE; Mar 20, 2008 at 11:20 AM. Reason: added more comments
