If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252363-chevrolet-hhr-2011-recall-air-bags · Recall date October 2, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V047000
“CHEVROLET HHR (2011) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 2, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252363-chevrolet-hhr-2011-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 14V047000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V047000).
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
We’ve drafted a message you can send General Motors LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V047000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET HHR (2011) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a CHEVROLET HHR (2011) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 14V047000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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