The problem
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the right front passenger seats in these vehicles are built with a passenger air bag sensing system. When tested with a representative, unrestrained six year old child, the system is required to turn off the right front passenger's airbag. Interference during system calibration caused the seats to be out of specification.
The risk
This can increase the risk of injury to a child seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The recall will begin on April 17, 2007. Owners May contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-146 (07V146000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 06143 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive |
| Report date | March 30, 2007 |
| Owners notified | April 17, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 359 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-146 repair free?
Yes. Pontiac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The recall will begin on April 17, 2007. Owners May contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 359 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.