NHTSA Recall 09V172000: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires) and service brakes, air: control unit/module
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,038 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Pontiac G8.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V172000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09101 & 09046 |
| Components | TIRES › PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | May 21, 2009 |
| Owner notification | May 21, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
GM is recalling 35,038 my 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment" and federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems". The brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. With this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a following driver when the vehicle is braking. Also certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system that will not illuminate the low tire pressure telltale until tire pressure falls below values required by the standard.
Safety risk
Inappropriate, non-standard lights could increase the risk of a crash or driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and the remote control door lock receiver with the correct values free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 5, 2009. Owners may contact GM pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
GM recall no. 09101 & 09046.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V172000
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.