2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky recall: occupant classification

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on January 26, 2017. It covers about 91,007 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 91,007
reported: Jan 26, 2017
owners notified: Feb 26, 2018
related complaints: 902

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 17V061000

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Solstice 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Saturn Sky 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 902 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Pontiac Solstice 2008 Pontiac Solstice 2009 Pontiac Solstice 2010 Pontiac Solstice 2007 Saturn Sky 2008 Saturn Sky 2009 Saturn Sky 2010 Saturn Sky

Questions about recall 17V061000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky occupant classification?

Yes. Recall 17V061000, reported on January 26, 2017, covers about 91,007 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V061000?

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.

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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