NHTSA recall 07V-014 (07V014000)

structure recall reported January 18, 2007 - about 98,707 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V014000
Also written as: 07V-014
Manufacturer number: 06217
Reported: January 18, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~98,707
Component: structure

What is being recalled

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.'

Why it is dangerous

IN A CRASH, HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION MAY BE INADEQUATE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-014 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Cobalt - 2005, 2006

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.