Recall 07V-520: 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 2007 Pontiac Torrent

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Nov 7, 2007, covering about 57,100 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-520
Report date
Nov 7, 2007
Vehicles affected
57,100
Owners notified
May 8, 2008

The problem

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 1-800-630-2438 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

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentAir Bags
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V520000

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-520?

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.

How is recall 07V-520 fixed?

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.

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.