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NHTSA Recall 20V039000: Inflator module (air bags)

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 554 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe.

554
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (February 19)
NHTSA campaign20V039000
Manufacturer campaignN192278940
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedJanuary 23, 2020
Owner notificationFebruary 19, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not inflate properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the passenger air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192278940.

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 20V039000

Make and modelModel years
Pontiac Vibe2003, 2004

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.