NHTSA recall 07V014000
Structure
Chevrolet Cobalt
Reported Jan 18, 200798,707 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 06217Built Sep 1, 2004 – Jun 30, 2005
The defect
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.'
The risk
In a crash, head impact protection may be inadequate.
The remedy
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.