How many recalls does the 2008 PONTIAC VIBE have?

The 2008 PONTIAC VIBE has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2008 PONTIAC VIBE?

The most recent recall was issued on August 28, 2019 and relates to the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2008 PONTIAC VIBE?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2008 PONTIAC VIBE involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2008 PONTIAC VIBE affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2008 PONTIAC VIBE.

2008 PONTIAC VIBE Recalls Canada & USA

2008 PONTIAC VIBE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2008 Pontiac Vibe has 2 recalls, the more serious involving the engine control module on two-wheel-drive models with the 1ZZ-FE engine, where cracks can develop on the circuit board and cause a range of engine and electrical malfunctions. There is also a safety concern affecting vehicles whose front passenger airbag inflator was previously replaced under an earlier recall: the replacement airbag may not unfold correctly when it deploys in high heat conditions, meaning it can fail to fully inflate in a crash and leave the front passenger with less protection than intended.

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NHTSA (USA)High Risk

August 28, 2019

2003–2008 PONTIAC VIBENHTSA Campaign #19V627000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Safety Risk

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.

229,460 vehicles affectedMfr ref: K1Q / K0Q

2008 PONTIAC VIBE Recalls — Canada & USA

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