Pontiac Recall 14491: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
2003 Pontiac Vibe
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. On June 16, 2015 Toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 Lexus SC, Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015 notification in the portions of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included. The inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
- Actions
- 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota began the recall on July 13, 2015. Pontiac Vibe owners may contact GM at 1-800-762-2737. GM began the recall on June 29, 2015. NOTE: This recacll supersedes recall 14V-655 in its entirety. For vehicles located in the U.S. states not listed above, please see Toyota recall 15V-285 which covers all other U.S. states.
- Documents (118)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - DSF/E04 Airbag Inflator Documentation
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - DSC/ELG/E4G Airbag Inflator Documentation
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - 2004-2007 Pontiac Vibe
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Inflator Returns –LTL Shipping Instructions
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - PACKAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Process Change for the Return of Un-Deployed Air Bag Inflator Modules for Safety Recalls 14491, 14735, 15406, and Upcoming Safety Recall 15438
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Certain 2003-2007 MY Corolla & Corolla Matrix vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Certain 2003-2007 MY Corolla & Corolla Matrix, Certain 2003-2006 MY Tundra, and Certain 2002-2007 MY Sequoia vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FPAB 2002 – 2007 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Updated 5-12-15
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Certain 2003-2007 MY Corolla & Corolla Matrix, Certain 2003-2006 MY Tundra, and Certain 2002-2007 MY Sequoia vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Certain 2002-2007 MY Sequoia
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - DSF/E04 Airbag Inflator Documentation
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Toyota
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Updated 07/01/15: Rental Information, Warranty Sublet, and Return Parts Shipping
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Updated 07/01/15: Rental Information, Warranty Sublet, and Return Parts Shipping
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report Amendment
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Brief Summary of Toyota’s Current Takata Recalls – June 16, 2015
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Safety Recall E04 – For Areas of High Absolute Humidity – UPDATE (Corolla, Matrix,Tundra, Sequoia)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Safety Recall ELG (E4G) – For Areas of High Absolute Humidity – UPDATE (SC 430)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Customer Outreach Program in Puerto Rico
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Toyota New Parts Return Shipping Process
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Certain 2003-2007 MY Corolla & Corolla Matrix, Certain 2003-2006 MY Tundra, and Certain 2002-2007 MY Sequoia vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) ...
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Toyota Subject: Safety Recall E04 – For Areas of High Absolute Humidity - UPDATE Updated 03/01/16: Expanded to include 08MY Corolla and Corolla Matrix
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Update 03-01-16 - The TI has been updated to include the 2008 MY
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR MATRIX Update 03-01-16 - The TI has been updated to include the 2008 MY
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSC and ELG FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Update 03-01-2016 - Updated to include the 2008-2010 MY
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 10, 2016 Technical Instructions Available on TIS
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Additional Remedy Procedure Clarification
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 48 STATE LTL GROUND SHIPMENT PREPARATION
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall DSF/E04 - Supplemental ASM Reference
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Updated 12-18-2015
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) -GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3853 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: November 20, 2015 Subject: 15406A - Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module Courtesy Transportation Labor Code Added
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Bulletin No.: 15406A Date: November 2015
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2007 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 11-12-15
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2007 MODEL YEAR MATRIX Updated 11-12-15
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 –2007 MODEL YEAR SEQUOIA Updated 11-12-15
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: July 22, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall Bulletins 14491C, 14735B and 15406B Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Part Number 19205568 Discontinued
- Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 14735B Date: July 2016
- Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 15406B Date: July 2016
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published August 8, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 03-10-16 - This TI contains information to replace the module only.
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 3-18-16 - This update clarifies the necessary steps in the scanning process on page 9 and 10
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 05-09-16 The parts section has been updated
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/09/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2008 Model Year Corolla vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published May 9, 2016 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions Available on TIS
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE Certain 2002-2010 Model Year SC 430 Vehicles Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module 03-01-16: Expanded to include 08-10 model year SC 430 vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 08/08/16 An additional airbag inflator Part Number is now available for 2005-2007 Model Year Sequoia and 2005-2006 Tundra vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part number added for the 2005 – 2006 MY vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 8-8-16 - Additional part numbers added for the 2005-2007 MY vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Updated 03/10/16: Additional parts and repair procedure available for Corolla Matrix vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Certain 2002-2007 MY SC430 vehicles
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3700
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Lexus
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Lexus New Parts Return Shipping Process
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus UPDATED Dealer Letters Available on TIS
- Safety Bulletin - GM Bulletin No.: 14735C Date: November 2016
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA Published November 03, 2016 Remedy Parts Update
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Aug 11, 2017 TAKATA Economic Loss Class Action Settlement UPDATE
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Aug 11, 2017 TAKATA Economic Loss Class Action Settlement UPDATE
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Updated 03-23-2017
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2008 MODEL YEAR COROLLA Updated 03-16-17
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Update 7-25-17 - Removed Non-Desiccated Inflator Part Numbers
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 10/22/14 TOPIC: Part Ordering Section update to clarify correct part for corresponding location
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus October 20, 2014 11-03-16: Part numbers information updated.
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: November 1, 2016 Subject: Safety Recall Bulletins 14491D, 14735C, 15406C, 15815-02 and 15816-02 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Availability of Part Kits
- Safety Bulletin - GM Bulletin No.: 15406C Date: November 2016
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL DSF and E04 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2003 – 2006 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA Updated 11-12-15
- Safety Bulletin - GM Bulletin No.: 14491D Date: November 2016
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- January 10, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 17009, 28810 and 28811
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Update 07-10-17: A new section titled: Class Action Settlement Rental Procedure has been added to the dealer letter.
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: October 30, 2017 Subject: Takata Bankruptcy Notices
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE: 10/22/14 TOPIC: Part Ordering Section update to clarify correct part for corresponding location
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2002 –2007 MODEL YEAR SEQUOIA Updated 2-9-17
- Quarterly Completion Rate Update
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - CERTAIN 2003 – 2006 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA Updated 2-9-17
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Update 03-22-17: Non-desiccated inflators for 2002-2010 SC 430 vehicles are no longer available. Non-desiccated inflator return process available to dealers
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Lexus Originally Published: November 2, 2017 Service Consultant Quick Reference Guide
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 02, 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Published October 30, 2017 **TAKATA (TK HOLDINGS INC.) Chapter 11 - Customer Notifications
- Airbag Inflator Documentation
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TOYOTA DATE 10/22/14 TOPIC Part Ordering Section update to clarify correct part for corresponding location
- Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2017-1
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE CERTAIN 2002 – 2010 MODEL YEAR SC 430 Updated 05-22-2017- Part number updated for the 2007-2010 MY.
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota Dealer letter - UPDATED Dealer Letters Now Available on TIS November 8, 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer letter update November 8, 2017
- Recall Quarterly Report #9, 2017-3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM Date: October 2, 2017 Subject: Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 28810 and 28811
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4
- Response to Paragraph 47
- Safety Bulletin - Bulletin No.: 14735D Date: October 2017
- Safety Bulletin - No.: 15406D Date: October 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module - 2004-2007 Pontiac Vibe
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Module - 2003-2005 Pontiac Vibe
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 21, 2018 - Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - All Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Dealers
- Safety Bulletin - GM - 2003-2005 Pontiac Vibe
- Safety Bulletin - GM - 2004-2007 Pontiac Vibe
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report #10, 2017-4
- Miscellaneous Document - August 15, 2017 - NSVRP Opinion Letter – NHTSA Recall: 15V286
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