Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 20V-039 · 2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe
General Motors LLC recall 20V-039 covers 554 2003–2004 Pontiac Vibe for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 19% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
The risk
An air bag that does not inflate properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the passenger air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192278940.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
19%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.