Recall 11V-534
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2008 to 2009 Pontiac G8: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-534
- Reported
- November 4, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 38,444 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2007 through january 22, 2009. A 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device (atd) in a 30 MPH frontal barrier test exceeded the head injury criteria (hic) requirements of the standard. With the front passenger seat positioned full forward, the seat position sensor will cause a 30 milliseconds deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage frontal passenger air bag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.
The fix
GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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