NHTSA Recall 02V027000: Air bags: frontal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,730 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Pontiac Grand Prix.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V027000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01052 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | January 25, 2002 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles and MINI vans, 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.
Safety risk
Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began february 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V027000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.