Recall 2001187

The issue

Certain passenger vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode. Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module.

Description (français)

Vise certaines voitures de tourisme. Le module de gonflage du coussin de sécurité du conducteur peut produire une pression interne excessive. Si le module en question se déclenche lors d'un accident, la pression interne peut le faire exploser. Il se peut alors que les occupants soient gravement blessés par des débris de métal et de plastique. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer le module du coussin de sécurité du conducteur.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Pontiac Grand Prix