In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

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The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

Documents (16)

• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: January 26, 2017 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 17036 Passenger Presence System
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 28, 2017 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 17036 Passenger Presence System Issue of Interim Repair Bulletin
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N162080281 Release Date: June 2017
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 4, 2017 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 17036 Passenger Presence System Temporary Repair for Customer Vehicles Only
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 13, 2017 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 17036 Passenger Presence System Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: March 14, 2017 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 17036 - Update Passenger Presence System Customer Advisory Letter Mailing
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 22, 2018 Subject: 17036-01 – Safety Recall Passenger Presence System Revised Correction, Parts, Warranty and Service Procedure sections, and Customer Letter Added
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N162080281 Release Date: February 2018 Revision: 01
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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