NHTSA recall 02V027000
Air bags › Frontal
Pontiac Grand Prix and 2 more
Reported Jan 25, 20021,730 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 01052Built Sep 1, 1998 – Oct 31, 1998
The defect
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.
The risk
Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
The remedy
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.