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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 4, 2014

PONTIAC VIBE (2010) recall — Air Bags

If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.

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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253675-pontiac-vibe-2010-recall-air-bags · Recall date September 4, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V168000

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“PONTIAC VIBE (2010) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 4, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253675-pontiac-vibe-2010-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall #14V168000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V168000).

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  • Brand
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Category
    Vehicle
Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

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Subject: Recall 14V168000 — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing PONTIAC VIBE (2010) recall — Air Bags

Hello,

I own a PONTIAC VIBE (2010) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 14V168000 from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.

The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners.  Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall.  Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable.  General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available.  The recall began on October 27, 2014.   Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.  Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #14V168000 (September 4, 2014)
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