NHTSA recall 08V046000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles 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.
Why it matters: This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
The fix: Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. The recall began on April 2, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Chevrolet Hhr, 2007 Chevrolet Hhr, 2008 Chevrolet Hhr.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V046000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.