2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt recall: structure

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 18, 2007. It covers about 98,707 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 98,707
reported: Jan 18, 2007
owners notified: Mar 21, 2007
related complaints: 97

Structure

What is wrong: 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.'
Risk: In a crash, head impact protection may be inadequate.
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.

Recall number 07V014000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2006 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 97 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 07V014000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt structure?

Yes. Recall 07V014000, reported on January 18, 2007, covers about 98,707 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V014000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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