Pontiac Vibe recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 28, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

General Motors, LLC recalls 2003–2008 Pontiac Vibe, Corolla, Corolla Matrix

Recall number

19V627000

Brand / firm

Pontiac, Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 229,460 units

Why it was recalled

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

What to do

Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.