NHTSA Recall 07V014000: Structure
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 98,707 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06217 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | January 18, 2007 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
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.'
Safety 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.
Notes
GM recall no. 06217. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V014000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.