10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,770 miles
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/21/17 the contact has stated the vehicle was transferrred to duaghter who had recieved the recall notice.
- Mason, MI, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- St. Peters, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/08/17
- Bedford, IN, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to verify for months when the manufacturer would supply the parts. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- West Des Moines, IA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags) for the frontal passenger air bag; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Millsboro, DE, USA
Takata recall - it has been over two years since I was notified of this passenger air bag recall. I have waited patiently, on top of altering my driving habits. Now that I have recently moved from il to Florida, the "potential for the intrusion of moisture" has increased dramatically because of the humid climate here in sw Florida. Even if there is no passenger in my car, I - as the driver - have an increased risk of "metal fragments... striking the vehicle occupants and result in serious injury or death". upon recieving yet another recall notice (March 2017) I contacted Pontiac and GM. Neither has offered a plan to correct this issue. Without this correction, I must continue to under utilize the car that I have paid in full to General Motors. For example, with our recent move, we purchased many large items such as furniture and bicycles. We could not use the Vibe's hatchback because that would require the back seats to be lowered, in turn, not allowing another person to ride in the vehicle with me - the driver. Furthermore, with family visiting from out of state, I am unable to Transport them from the airport with their luggage, nor can we load up the car with beach gear (chairs, wagon, umbrella, cooler, etc. )and Transport our family members in one trip. Again, we purchased this car with the intention of being able to use it. I need the air bag fixed or a comparable car loaned to me at no charge so that I can conduct normal life activities in my/another automobile without fearing for my, or my passengers' safety.
- Estero, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Fanwood, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Perrysburg, OH, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Cedarburg, WI, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Arlington, VA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 05/03/17 updated 07/25/2017
- Spring, TX, USA
This recall is for the passenger side air bag. It has been under recall since January 10, 2017. In March, I received a letter about this recall. As of today, there are still no parts available to do the recall. Also, there is no indication when they might be available. The result is that I am stuck with a car that cannot have a passenger in the front seat. So, I cannot use the car for my family etc. Pontiac has not made loaner vehicles available so that I can carry out my business as I should be able to. I have attached the output of the website describing the recall and indicating that no remedy is available.
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available...updated 06/08/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 08/15/2017
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). The parts to remedy the recall were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lake Geneva, WI, USA
I got notice of recall 17009. And am being instructed to not use my passenger seat. Which renders my car useless to me. GM headquarters will not do anything for me and the dealership says it is out of their hands. What can be done about this?
- Sussex, NJ, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.
- Durham, NC, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair. The was concerned that the air bag may deploy before the part became available. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available. Updated 05/30/17
- Honesdale, PA, USA
- Maryland Heights, MO, USA