Auto Recall Date:
JAN 18, 2007
Vehicle Component:
STRUCTURE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
98707
Model Affected
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Defect 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.'
Defect Consequence:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
98707
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 06217