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Vehicle recall 08V444000 · September 3, 2008

2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR

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…

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

Summary
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.
Consequence
This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
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 http://www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
GM recall no. 08157.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
08V444000
Reported to NHTSA
September 3, 2008
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
08157
Owner notification
December 23, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
296,422
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Recall 08V444000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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