Recall 09V-172
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2008 to 2009 Pontiac G8: Tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems); Service brakes, air (antilock, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-172
- Reported
- May 21, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 35,038 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
GM is recalling 35,038 my 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment" and federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems". The brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. With this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a following driver when the vehicle is braking. Also certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system that will not illuminate the low tire pressure telltale until tire pressure falls below values required by the standard.
The risk
Inappropriate, non-standard lights could increase the risk of a crash or driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and the remote control door lock receiver with the correct values free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 5, 2009. Owners may contact GM pontiac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 09101 & 09046.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac G8 2008 to 2009