'05-'06 Cobalt - Structure Safety

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JAN 18, 2007 | Recall ID# 56404

Recall Reason: STRUCTURE
Recall Date: JAN 18, 2007
Model Affected: COBALT
Potential Units Affected: 98707

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.'

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.

Source: internetautoguide.com