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Vehicle recall 07V520000 · November 7, 2007

Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent

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.…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
GM recall no. 07281.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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
07V520000
Reported to NHTSA
November 7, 2007
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
07281
Owner notification
May 8, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
57,100
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Air bags
Recall 07V520000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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