NHTSA Recall 17V061000: Occupant classification (air bags)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 91,007 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pontiac Solstice.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V061000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17036 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | January 26, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V061000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Solstice | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Saturn Sky | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.