Recall 11V-534: 2008–2009 Pontiac G8
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Nov 4, 2011, covering about 38,444 vehicles.
The problem
General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2007 through january 22, 2009. A 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device (Atd) in a 30 MPH frontal barrier test exceeded the head injury criteria (Hic) requirements of the standard. With the front passenger seat positioned full forward, the seat position sensor will cause a 30 milliseconds deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage frontal passenger air bag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.
The fix
Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V534000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V-534?
General motors (Gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2007 through january 22, 2009. A 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device (Atd) in a 30 MPH frontal barrier test exceeded the head injury criteria (Hic) requirements of the standard. With the front passenger seat positioned full forward, the seat position sensor will cause a 30 milliseconds deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage frontal passenger air bag.
How is recall 11V-534 fixed?
Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.