PONTIAC VIBE 2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V039000

Make Model Year
PONTIAC VIBE 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-19 2020-01-23 2020-01-24

Production Dates: 2002-01-08 - 2002-02-13

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N192278940

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 554

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

General Motors LLC "GM" is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Consequence

An air bag that does not inflate properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the passenger air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192278940.

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.