Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Not Equipped With Optional Roof Rail AirbAGS Or Optional Sunroof Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201,”Occupant ProteCTIon In Interior Impact.” During Nhtsa Impact Tests, The Interior Occupant ProteCTIon Test Points Exceeded The Standard Requirements.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
EQUINOX
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V520000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
The Results Of This Test Indicated A Possibility Of An Increased Risk Of Head Injury In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Energy Absorbing Foam Piece To Each Of The A-Pillar Trim Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 8, 2008. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438 Or Pontiac At 1-800-620-7668.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20060501
End Of Manufacture
20070331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57100
Date Owners Notified
20080508
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20071107
Make Campaign Number
7281
Part Number
573
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
201