NHTSA Recall 07V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V014000; Date: Jan. 18, 2007
In a crash, head impact protection may be inadequate.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 98,707
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof-mounted side impact air bags fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact. '
How to Fix:
Dealers will install energy absorbing plastic to the headliner trim to reduce the severity of head impacts in a crash. The recall began on March 21, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06217. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 2007
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