Cobalt L4-2.4L VIN B (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # 06217A
Date: 070404
Recall - Head Impact Non-Compliance
Subject:
FMVSS Noncompliance - Head Impact Protection
# 06217A - (04/04/2007)
Models:
2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe
Without Roof-Mounted Side Impact Airbags
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO UPDATE THE SERVICE PROCEDURE AND ADD LABOR OPERATIONS. PLEASE DISCARD
CORPORATE BULLETIN NUMBER 06217, ISSUED MARCH 2007.
Condition
General Motors has decided that certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe vehicles not equipped with optional roof-mounted side impact airbags fail
to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact". In tests at an impact point near the attachment of
the sun visor to the roof the Standard's requirement was exceeded. If a front seat occupant's head contacts that point in a crash, the occupant's injury
could be increased.
Correction
Dealers are to install an energy absorbing device between the front headliner and the vehicle roof.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe vehicles without roof-mounted side impact airbags and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using GMVIS. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through GM DealerWorld Recall Information. Dealers will not have a report available if they have
no involved vehicles currently assigned.
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Inspection
Determine if the vehicle is equipped with side impact air bags. Refer to GMVIS to verify vehicle content.