Chevrolet Structure Recall 07V014000 (99K Vehicles)

The problem

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.'

The risk

In a crash, head impact protection may be inadequate.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V014000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt	0	6	C
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt	0	6	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Questions

Is the 07V014000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 07V014000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 07V014000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 18, 2007. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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