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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V026000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2000 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 01/29/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/2001 | 02/07/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. the passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. if the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. a module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. 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, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 02V329000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2000 to 01/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 272 | 12/16/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/09/2002 | 12/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. an air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. it could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. owner notification began december 16, 2002. 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, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 02061. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 02061 | 12/10/2002 | 10002741 | Some vehicles have a passenger airbag that was manufactured without a check pin. an airbag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the airbag deployment and reduce pressure afterwards. *tt | 09/12/2003 | |
| 01004 | 02/02/2001 | 618123 | Concerns with passenger side air bag inflator module. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 010941004 | 05/01/2001 | 619723 | Some owners may experience air bag indicator illumination intermittently in the instrument panel cluster (ipc). *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/24/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures within the elextrical system, which was causing the cruise control, anti lock braking system, and speed sensor to fail. as a result, the transaction and air bag lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to the failure addressed in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v329000 (air bags frontal). the contact was also informed that the check valve pin for the air bags was in the wiring harness and causing all of the failures. the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 05/24/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures within the elextrical system, which was causing the cruise control, anti lock braking system, and speed sensor to fail. as a result, the transaction and air bag lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to the failure addressed in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 02v329000 (air bags frontal). the contact was also informed that the check valve pin for the air bags was in the wiring harness and causing all of the failures. the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000. sm. | |||
| 05/24/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated the vehicle is having problems with the electric system that is causing problems with the cruise control, anti-lock breaking system and the speed sensor on the vehicle. this failure causes the transaction and air bag light to illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that nhtsa recall campaign id number: 02v329000 (air bags frontal) was causing the failure, but the vehicle was not included. the dealer explained that the check valve pin to the air bag is in the wiring harness and it causing the other failures on the vehicle. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 180,000.rl | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | 10/24/2003 | |
| The air bag module failed. the air bag light was intermittent. when the vehicle was purchased with 4k miles on it the air bag module was repaired. *sc | |||
| 08/31/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was stolen and involved in a high speed wreck which neither air bags deployed. the owner indicated that the seats detached from the floor board. nlm the consumer states that the vehicle rolled several times and slid on its top. the dealer told the consumer that the air bags would only deploy at a certain speed and angle. *scc | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. driver and three passengers sustained minor injuries, and were taken to the hospital. vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. however, the cause had not been determined at this time. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/25/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2001 pontiac montana was involved in an accident and none of the air bag equipment deployed.*mr the consumer was broadsided by another vehicle, her vehicle spun around and turned over onto the drivers side. the consumer believed the side air bags should have deployed. *jb | |||