SB-13112

Internal notification for: G_0000168246 Upcoming Safety Recall 13112 - Front
Passenger Airbag Inflater - 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
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Date: 6/14/2013
Ref. number: Service I Field Action I G 0000168246
Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 13112 - Front Passenger Airbag lnflator - 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
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Date:
June 14, 20 13
Subject:
Upcoming Safety Recall 13112
Front Passenger Airbag lnflator
Models:
2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
To:
All General Motors Dealers
Attention :
General Ma nager, Service Advisor, Se.rvice Manager, Parts and
Service Director, Parts Manager, Used Vehicle Sales Manager,
and Warran ty Administrator
The Pontiac Vibe was manufactured by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) , a joint venture
between Toyota and GM .
Toyota has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003 and 2004
model yea r Pontiac Vibe vehicles. As a result, GM is conducting a safety recall .
These veh icles are equipped with a front passenger airbag inflator which could have been assembled with
improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the
inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in the event of a crash, increasing the
risk of injury to the occupant.
To correct this condition , dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger airbag inflater.
There are approximately 84,000 U. S. vehicles involved and GM is working with Toyota to obtain the needed
parts.
The attached letter is bei ng mailed to involved customers today to inform them of this safety recall and that
the required repair will be performed at no charge. The letter also advises that when parts are available ,
they will receive another letter instructing them to contact their dealer to arrange a service appointment for
this repair.
The Investigate Vehicle History screen in the Global Warranty Management system will not be updated until
the recall bulletin is released. Please do not call GM Technical Assistance.
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roles : Manager, Used Vehicle Sales Manager, Warranty Administrator
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