Recall 02V-027
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-027
- Reported
- January 25, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 1,730 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.
The risk
Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began february 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac Grand Prix 1999
- Pontiac Montana 1999
- Pontiac Trans Sport 1999