Recall 11V534000: 2008–2009 Pontiac G8

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 4, 2011
Vehicles affected
38,444
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

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> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2008 Pontiac G8
  • 2009 Pontiac G8

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V534000
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Owner letters
Nov 30, 2011
Components
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive (Airbags)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology