GM recalls nearly 300,000 HHR wagons for latch glitch

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp will recall almost 300,000 Chevrolet HHR wagons because of a problem with a storage bin latch, according to a notice filed by federal safety regulators on Monday.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site the recall would cover 296,422 HHR's built for the 2006 through 2008 model years.

During testing, a storage bin in the top center of the instrument panel failed to remain closed as required by federal safety standards.

GM said owners of the HHR wagons covered by the recall would be sent a latch reinforcement and instructions on how to install it. Owners also have the option of having their local Chevrolet dealer install the part, GM said.

GM said it would begin the recall in November. The automaker said owners with questions could contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or via the Internet at www.gm.com/recall.

(Reporting by Kevin Krolicki, editing by Maureen Bavdek)