Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's door latch on the storage bin in the center of the dashboard may not close properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch fails, it could lead to head injury in the event of an interior impact, such as in a crash.
Free Fix
A new latch will be installed at no cost to you, and you can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at gmownercenter.com to schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Original — 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> .
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