<p>The device (2) has a rollover protection cassette (3) with a roll bar, where a component part of a multipart assembled reinforcement carrier supports the rollover protection cassette (3) and a housing. The reinforcement carrier extends in a vehicle transverse direction. A connecting profile (5) is arranged between the cassette (3) and a rollover protection cassette (3') and extends in the vehicle transverse direction. The rollover protection cassettes are connected to a vehicle supporting structure by two connection arms (6, 6') the arms.</p>