Recall 07V146000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE Defect in 2007-2007 PONTIAC G6
RECALL This recall affects up to 359 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V146000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 359 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEATS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE, UNRESTRAINED SIX YEAR OLD CHILD, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN OFF THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. INTERFERENCE DURING SYSTEM CALIBRATION CAUSED THE SEATS TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON APRIL 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Related Recalls for PONTIAC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V039000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 554 | |
| 19V627000 | 2005 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 229,460 | |
| 18V883000 | 2003 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 168,993 | |
| 17V061000 | 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 91,007 | |
| 18V024000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 628,018 | |
| 18V025000 | 2010 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 116,126 | |
| 17V006000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 577,875 | |
| 16V340000 | 2009 PONTIAC VIBE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1,754,517 | |
| 15V399000 | 2009 PONTIAC G8 | SEAT BELTS | 47,042 | |
| 15V519000 | 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 429,170 |