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
Date Announced
JAN 26, 2017
Vehicles Affected
91,007
Pontiac Recall # 17036
NHTSA Campaign #
17V061000
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.
Actions 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)
