Recall 07V-520
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and 1 other model: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-520
- Reported
- November 7, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 57,100 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or pontiac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 07281.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Equinox 2007
- Pontiac Torrent 2007