NHTSA Recall 02V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V027000; Date: Jan. 25, 2002
Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1999 Pontiac Montana; 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,730
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles and Mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began February 1, 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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 1, 2002
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