2008-2009 Pontiac G8 recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 21, 2009. It covers about 35,038 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35,038
- reported
- May 21, 2009
- owners notified
- May 21, 2009
- related complaints
- 7
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 09V172000
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac G8 2008-2009 20082009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 09V172000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 pressure monitoring and regulating systems?
Yes. Recall 09V172000, reported on May 21, 2009, covers about 35,038 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V172000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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