General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V534000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V534000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 38,444 affected units, HEAD INJURY CRITERIA TEST/AIRBAGS/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V534000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-11-04T00:00:00

Subject: Head injury criteria test/airbags/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 38,444

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-dyqu-eqv7.a8fa

NHTSA ID: 11V534000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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