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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V883000

2003 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Lexus Sc | 2002 Toyota Sequoia | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2002 Lexus Sc | 2003 Lexus Sc | 2004 Lexus Sc | 2003 Toyota Corolla | 2004 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2003 Toyota Tundra | 2004 Toyota Tundra | 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2007 Pontiac Vibe — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published December 17, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 12, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V883000, published December 17, 2018 and initiated December 12, 2018. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Lexus Sc | 2002 Toyota Sequoia | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2002 Lexus Sc | 2003 Lexus Sc | 2004 Lexus Sc | 2003 Toyota Corolla | 2004 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2003 Toyota Tundra | 2004 Toyota Tundra | 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2007 Pontiac Vibe — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

What to do

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.

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Recall details

Brand
PONTIAC
Model
VIBE
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2003 PONTIAC VIBE | 2004 PONTIAC VIBE | 2005 PONTIAC VIBE | 2005 LEXUS SC | 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2006 PONTIAC VIBE | 2002 LEXUS SC | 2003 LEXUS SC | 2004 LEXUS SC | 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2003 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2004 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2007 PONTIAC VIBE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2003 Pontiac Vibe | 2004 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Lexus Sc | 2002 Toyota Sequoia | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2002 Lexus Sc | 2003 Lexus Sc | 2004 Lexus Sc | 2003 Toyota Corolla | 2004 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2003 Toyota Tundra | 2004 Toyota Tundra | 2005 Toyota Tundra | 2007 Pontiac Vibe — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V883000 on December 17, 2018. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

What should I do if I have this product?

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, or replace the air bag assembly that includes an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for these recalls are J0A (Zone A Toyota), J0B (Zone B Toyota), J0C (Zone C Toyota), JLI (Zone A Lexus), JLJ (Zone B Lexus), and JLK (Zone C Lexus). Note: This recall includes vehicles that have had their air bag previously replaced under an earlier air bag campaign.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PONTIAC. Model: VIBE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)