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2008-2009 Pontiac G8 recall: sensor/control module-inactive

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on November 4, 2011. It covers about 38,444 vehicles.

vehicles affected
38,444
reported
Nov 4, 2011
owners notified
Nov 30, 2011
related complaints
94

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is 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.
Risk
In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.
Remedy
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 number 11V534000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 94 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 11V534000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 11V534000, reported on November 4, 2011, covers about 38,444 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V534000?

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 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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