Pontiac Solstice; Saturn Sky: Occupant classification

Date

Jan. 26, 2017

Filed by

General Motors LLC

Vehicles

Pontiac Solstice (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); Saturn Sky (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Description of the defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

Potentially affected

91007

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Feb. 26, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

17036

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

17V061000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.