Pontiac Recall See attached report: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
2010 Pontiac Vibe
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Actions
- Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
- Documents (55)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ASM Quick Reference Guide
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 1/9/2018 - This Safety Recall has been expanded to include 2010 Corolla, Matrix, 4Runner, Scion xB, as well as 2010-2011 Yaris Hatchback, and 2010-2012 Yaris Sedan vehicles.
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 1/9/2018 - Updated Dealer Letter
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- **UPDATED Dealer Letters Now Available on TIS**
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Service Consultant Quick Reference Guide
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 1/9/2018 - This Safety Recall has been expanded to include 2009 Corolla, Matrix and Scion xB, as well as 2009-2011 Yaris Hatchback and 2009-2012 Yaris Sedan vehicles.
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - January 9, 2018 - updated Dealer Letter
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - January 9, 2018 - updated Dealer Letter
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - January 9, 2018 - Safety Recalls GLG/GLH/HLA (Interim G2G/G2H/H2A) Multiple Models and Model Years Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator (Zones A, B, and C)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Miscellaneous Document - January 9, 2018 - DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus - January 9, 2018 - Updated Dealer Letter
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Miscellaneous Document - January 30, 2018 - AMENDED DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT (18V024)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 22, 2018 - Takata Safety Recalls G0P/G0R/H0A – Remedy Update
- Safety Bulletin - GM
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/22/2018 - Updated Dealer Letter
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/22/2018 - Dealer Letter Update
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/22/2018 - Dealer Letter Update
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 26, 2018 - 17476 - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator - All General Motors Dealers
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Upcoming Safety Recall 17476 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
- Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ...
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- GM
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Airbag Inflator Documentation
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