Takata recall - I received a recall notice from pontiac. When I contacted them about the recall I was told they had no idea when parts would be available to fix it and that until the repair is performed, the front passenger seat should not be occupied. This is impossible given the size of my family not to use the front passenger seat. When I asked about a resolution to this situation they said it was not their problem and refused to direct my concern to a supervisor or manager. I requested the email address of the vp of global vehicle safety ([xxx] ) who sent me the letter and they informed me that it was not available. So gm is telling me that I can't safely use the car for what I purchased for. This is unacceptable and I want to know what recourse I have in this situation. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 Pontiac Vibe airbags complaints
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Takata recall. I received a recall for my airbag. Neither the dealer or gm can even give me an estimate as to when repair parts will be received. On top of that, the recall states that ""until the repair is performed, the front passenger seat should not be occupied ". I regularly use this vehicle to carpool with four adults. This renders my car as unusable! Neither the dealer or gm had even a temporary solution. I am at a loss as what to do next.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact mentioned that the dealer refused to provide a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Sent the federal safety agency complaints twice-on 11/10/13 #10551685 and on 7/23/14#10615814 about airbag light on which the auto mechanics told me the airbags might not work in the event of an accident!since there have been numerous recalls because of faulty airbags I do not understand why my vehicle has not been recalled!
I originally sent this complaint in nov.2013,odi#10551685. Airbag light is still on and with all the gm recalls wondering why this isn't one of them.one website I checked said something about a cable causing this problem but it only covered 2009-2010 models. Why aren't the 2008 models included since this seems to be the problem with my car.
Airbag warning light on-no crash of any kind-dealer said was defective sensor connected to seat would cost over $600 just for the seat-then around september 2013 overdrive engages every time is put in drive and will only disengage by putting into neutral then drive.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. While driving 50 MPH, the contact was involved in a head on crash with a semi truck. The air bags failed to deploy. Prior to the crash, the vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions regarding the ABS. When the vehicle was retrieved, the contact heard a squeaky noise and took the vehicle back to the dealer. New brakes pads were placed on the vehicle at that time. After the crash, the vehicle was towed and taken in for a diagnostic. A police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries to the knees and head, including a broken wrist and back pains. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 pontiac vibe. On april 22, 2008, while driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front passenger door by another vehicle. The driver's side seat belt failed to restrain the contact, causing her to strike and injure her head against the dashboard. The passenger received injuries to her legs. The insurance company investigation discovered that the driver's side seat belt bolt failed, which caused the seat belt to fail. The insurance company declared the vehicle to be destroyed. The front driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The failure mileage was 2,000.
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