General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V172000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V172000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 35,038 affected units, TPMS & BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH/FMVSS 138 & 108, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 35,038 my 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment" and federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems". the brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. with this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a following driver when the vehicle is braking. also certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system that will not illuminate the low tire pressure telltale until tire pressure falls below values required by the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and the remote control door lock receiver with the correct values free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before june 5, 2009. owners may contact gm pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V172000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-05-21T00:00:00

Subject: Tpms & brake pedal position switch/fmvss 138 & 108

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 35,038

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09101 & 09046

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gm is recalling 35,038 my 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment" and federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems". the brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. with this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a following driver when the vehicle is braking. also certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system that will not illuminate the low tire pressure telltale until tire pressure falls below values required by the standard.

Consequence Summary: Inappropriate, non-standard lights could increase the risk of a crash or driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and the remote control door lock receiver with the correct values free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before june 5, 2009. owners may contact gm pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V172000

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Created At: 1742808662

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