Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V283000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1999 to 10/05/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | 10/27/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/21/1999 | 10/27/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the passenger side air bag modules have an undersized inflator orifice. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger side air bag deployment, this undersized orifice can cause the inflator module to explode. if an air bag inflator module explodes, metal and/or plastic debris could cause severe injury to the vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag modules. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99073.owner notification began october 27, 1999.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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||||||
| EA01014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/11/2001 | 08/26/2002 | AIR BAG INFLATOR | 01V210000 | |
| A | ||||||
| EA01014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/11/2001 | 08/26/2002 | AIR BAG INFLATOR | 02V027001 | |
| A | ||||||
| EA01014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/11/2001 | 08/26/2002 | AIR BAG INFLATOR | 02V027002 | |
| A | ||||||
| EA01014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/11/2001 | 08/26/2002 | AIR BAG INFLATOR | 02V027000 | |
| A | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 98000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. while driving approximately 35 mph the truck in-front of him made a sudden stop; however, he was unable to stop and crashed into the rear end of a truck. the driver frontal air bag did not deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain him. he hit his head on the dash board and was unconscious for a few minutes. the insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. the new holland police department case 852 was filed. the failure and the current mileage was 98,000. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/09/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the passenger side air bag deployed. the contact stated the vehicle was not involved in a crash. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the deployment. the contact filed a complaint and the manufacturer sent an inspector to diagnose the failure. the contact stated the air bag light did not come on to indicate there was a defect on the passengers side air bag. the contact stated the air bag could have caused serious injuries if someone was sitting in the passenger seat. the failure mileage was 168,000. | |||
| 08/09/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the passenger side air bag deployed. the contact stated the vehicle was not involved in a crash. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the deployment. the contact filed a complaint and the manufacturer sent an inspector to diagnose the failure. the contact stated the air bag light did not come on to indicate there was a defect on the passengers side air bag. the contact stated the air bag could have caused serious injuries if someone was sitting in the passenger seat. the failure mileage was 168,000. rvk | |||
| 08/09/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the passenger side air bag deployed. the contact stated the vehicle was not involved in a crash. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the deployment. the contact filed a complaint and the manufacturer are sending a inspector to diagnose the vehicle. the contact stated the air bag light never came on to indicate a defect with the passenger side air bag. the contact stated the air bag could have cause serious injuries if someone was sitting in the passenger side seat. the failure mileage was 168,000. jo | |||
| 07/27/2006 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. while driving 53 mph in an attempt to maneuver around rocks in the road the contact lost control of the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was 40,000. the contact attempted to gain control and drove the vehicle to the left and right. however, she drove into a ditch twice and hit a cement cover head on. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained facial injuries, including the loss of 13 teeth and shoulder damage. the vehicle sustained major damage. a complaint has been filed with gmc with no satisfaction. *ak the consumer has provided various documents pertaining to the accident car repair invoice, doctor and dental bills, pictures of the injuries and wishes to be reimbursed for damages, however gm is stating that they were not liable for the accident and will not be reimbursing the consumer. update 05/22/07*tr | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 80000 | 1 | 12/31/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated while traveling on a highway at 65 mph the vehicle hydroplaned on a wet road, causing the vehicle to spin around several times, and taking out part of a fence on a side road. the vehicle then came to rest upon a tree. this was a frontal impact; upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. the passenger's side door was damaged. the seat belts were worn by all the passengers, but they did not restrain them. the contact sustained injuries. the manufacturer was contacted. they sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 85000 | 1 | |
| While in the passing lane, the consumer drove over some gravel in the road. the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit two trees. the front air bags did not deploy. the driver's head became caught between the steering wheel and the dashboard causing injuries to the neck and back. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Speed is a question because the car was struck from an oncoming car averaging somewhere between 35- 45 mph while i was just starting to put my foot on the gas pedal when we collieded. neither air bags deployed in my car. i would like to send digital images of the exterior and interior of the car. please let me know where i can e-mail or send by post office the photos. the estimated damage is about $8,000.-$10,000. in damages. the final report has not yet been filed. the car was not totaled, but should be on the fact that their is apparently a defect in the airbags. i have consulted with an automotive designer ( from ford, previously from gm) who has viewed the photos and has stated that an investigation should be done and that the car is not unrepairable, but the defective airbags should make the car totaled. | |||
| 05/26/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle hit curb at less than 5 mph- both front airbbags deployed- windshield shattered. *ak | |||