NHTSA recall 07V520000
Air bags
Chevrolet Equinox and 1 more
Reported Nov 7, 200757,100 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 07281Built May 1, 2006 – Mar 31, 2007
The defect
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 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.