NHTSA Recall 11V534000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
GENERAL MOTORS LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,444 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Pontiac G8.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V534000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | November 4, 2011 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2007 through january 22, 2009. A 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device (atd) in a 30 MPH frontal barrier test exceeded the head injury criteria (hic) requirements of the standard. With the front passenger seat positioned full forward, the seat position sensor will cause a 30 milliseconds deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage frontal passenger air bag.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.
Remedy
GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
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 11V534000
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.