Pontiac Recall 09101 & 09046: TPMS & Brake Pedal Position Switch/FMVSS 138 & 108

2008 Pontiac G8

Inappropriate, non-standard lights could increase the risk of a crash or driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — Control Unit/Module
Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Summary
GM is recalling 35,038 MY 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment" and federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems". the brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. With this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a following driver when the vehicle is braking. Also certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system that will not illuminate the low tire pressure telltale until tire pressure falls below values required by the standard.
Actions
Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and the remote control door lock receiver with the correct values free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 5, 2009. Owners may contact GM Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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Date Announced
MAY 21, 2009
Vehicles Affected
35,038
Pontiac Recall #
09101 & 09046
NHTSA Campaign #
09V172000
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