PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1999: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V027000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC | TRANS SPORT | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-02-01 | 2002-01-25 | 2002-02-04 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-01 - 1998-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01052
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1730
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE.
METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2002. 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 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'.
