PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V283000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | GRAND PRIX | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-10-27 | 1999-10-21 | 1999-10-27 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-01 - 1999-10-05
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99073
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 111
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THIS UNDERSIZED ORIFICE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF AN AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND/OR PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES.
GM RECALL NO. 99073.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 1999.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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
