Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2008 PONTIAC G8Transport Canada Recall #2011389
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, when the front passenger seat is in the full forward position, the seat position sensor may cause a deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage front passenger airbag. Failure of the airbag to deploy as intended during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the Sensing and Diagnostic Module.
2,862 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 11319Updated June 10, 2026