NHTSA recall 13V029000
Air Bags · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. This could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Why it matters: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Toyota will re-notify their owners who have already had their vehicles repaired with a noise filter, but did not receive a new airbag control module, and general motors will re-notify theirs. Dealers previously installed a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2003 Pontiac Vibe
- 2003 Toyota Corolla
- 2003 Toyota Matrix
- 2004 Pontiac Vibe
- 2004 Toyota Corolla
- 2004 Toyota Matrix
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Pontiac Vibe, 2004 Pontiac Vibe, 2003 Toyota Corolla, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V029000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.