GM recalling 38,000 Pontiac G8s over air-bag issue
DETROIT (AP) - November 6, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday
that the air-bag modules for the 2008 and 2009 models might not
comply with federal standards for head injury protection.
No complaints, crashes or injuries have been reported related to
the issue, GM said.
But the company found that in case of a crash, the air-bag
sensor could be delayed and put some passengers at increased risk
for a head injury. GM said crash tests found that the risk was
limited but slightly higher for small women sitting in the front
passenger seat.
GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module at
no charge.
The G8 was manufactured in Australia and imported to the United
States.
