PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V061000

Make Model Year
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-26 2017-01-26 2017-02-01

Production Dates: 2005-03-16 - 2009-05-28

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17036

Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91007

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System "PPS" sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.