Large Recall NHTSA · 08V046000 Reported January 30, 2008

Fmvss 201/roof rail air bags

Q: What is recall 08V046000?

NHTSA recall 08V046000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 30, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 201/roof rail air bags. The recall affects approximately 181,516 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 181,516 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V046000

Manufacturer Campaign

08016

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

181,516

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 30, 2008

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 181,516 my 2006-2008 chevrolet hhr vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail air bags for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' in tests, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirement.

Safety Consequence

This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. The recall began on april 2, 2008. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V046000 or campaign 08016.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V046000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V046000?

NHTSA recall 08V046000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 30, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 201/roof rail air bags. The recall affects approximately 181,516 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V046000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08016. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.