Pontiac / Saturn recall: Air bags
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.
Vehicles covered
- Pontiac Solstice 2006–2010
- Saturn Sky 2007–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V061000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 26, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 91,007
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Mar 16, 2005 to May 28, 2009
- Part
- Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
- Maker's own recall number
- 17036
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Airtex / Carquest / Chevrolet and more recall: Electrical system Apr 30, 2014
- Chevrolet / Pontiac / Saturn recall: Electrical system Apr 10, 2014
- Chevrolet / Pontiac / Saturn recall: Air bags Feb 10, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.