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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V534📅 Nov 4, 2011

2008–2009 Pontiac G8 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V534000
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected
38,444
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Owner phone
1-800-620-7668
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 30, 2011
Built
Nov 2, 2007 – Feb 5, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V534 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V534?

2008–2009 Pontiac G8. 38,444 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pontiac dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-620-7668.