Recall 07V-242: 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 2007 Pontiac Torrent

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jun 13, 2007, covering about 6,213 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-242
Report date
Jun 13, 2007
Vehicles affected
6,213
Owners notified
Jun 14, 2007

The problem

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.

The fix

Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Notes

Gm recall no. 07154.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

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentVisibility › Windshield
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V242000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Equinox2007All years
Pontiac Torrent2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-242?

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.

How is recall 07V-242 fixed?

Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.