What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2013033
- Recall date
- 30 January 2013
- Make
- Pontiac
- Models
- Vibe
- Model years
- 2003 to 2004
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Airbag
- Raised as
- Superseded
- Vehicles affected
- 20,598
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag(s) and/or seatbelt pretensioner(s). Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2013033.