Recall 19V-627
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2005 to 2008 Pontiac Vibe and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-627
- Reported
- August 28, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 229,460 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
The risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac Vibe 2005 to 2008
- Toyota Corolla 2003 to 2008
- Toyota Corolla Matrix 2005 to 2008