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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V417000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/2004 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 794 | 11/06/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/2006 | 11/01/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06102.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/07/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 10 mph when another vehicle crashed into the driver's side rear of the vehicle, causing it to go into a tail spin. the contact was a passenger in the vehicle and stated that the seat belt did not restrain her and the passenger seat fractured. in addition, the air bags did not deploy. both the driver and the contact sustained injuries to the upper part of the body and both were transported to the emergency room for observation. the vehicle was towed and destroyed. the police were notified and a report was filed. the manufacturer was notified of the incident but provided no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 01/07/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. the contact stated she was not the driver and the vehicle was driving 10 mph, when another vehicle crashed into the driver side rear of the vehicle causing it to go into a tail spin. the contact stated she was the passenger but the seat belt did not hold her and the passenger seat broke. the air bags did not deploy. they both sustained injuries to the upper part of their bodies and they both went to the emergency room for observation. the vehicle was towed and destroyed. the police was notified and a report was available if needed. the manufacturer was notified who stated she was wearing her seat belt. they offered no other assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 90,000. mw | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/13/2011 | 78900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph and crashed into a deer. the air bags did not deploy and there was damage to the hood, head lights, fender and passenger side door. the contact sustained a bruised eye and injuries to the lips. the passenger sustained a broken finger and wrist and the rear passenger sustained a puncture wound to the forehead. the contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated and the tail lights became inoperable immediately after the crash. the brake lights would operate erratically. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash. the manufacturer was contacted and sent an inspector to inspect the vehicle who confirmed that the air bags were defective. the contact referenced the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 06v417000 (air bags: frontal) but the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,900. | |||
| 03/13/2011 | 78900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. while driving approximately 60 mph a deer crossed in front of the vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into the deer. the police did not report to the scene. the contact stated the air bags did not deploy. there was damage to the hood, head light, fender and door on the passengers side. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. the passenger broke his pinkie and hurt his wrist. the driver had a busted lip and a bruised eye. the rear passenger had a punctured wound on his forehead. the other rear passenger did not sustain injuries. the contact stated after the crash the air bag and check engine light illuminated on the dash board and the tail lights would not function. the brake lights function erratically. the manufacturer was contacted and sent an inspector to inspect the vehicle. the inspector stated the air bag sensors were defective. the contact stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v417000 (air bags:frontal) but the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,900. ds | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 800 | 12 | 08/28/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated when releasing brake pressure on an incline the vehicle rolled back. the passenger's air bag light illuminated intermittently. also, while driving the remote control doors open and close, and power door locks lock and unlock. the dealer noted this was normal, and no repairs have been made. *ak | |||