GM Recall #:
N140491
NHTSA Recall #:
14V312
Date Issued:
Jul 24, 2014
Recall Title:
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR
Recall Description:
Toyota has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003 and 2004 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag inflator which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant.
Safety Risk Description:
Improperly manufactured propellant could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Repair Description:
Dealers are to replace the vehicles front passenger airbag inflator.
Oh wow, I had been hearing about the Takata airbag recalls for so long, and knew that there was some airbag-related Vibe racall in the past, so I thought it had been around longer...kc6yot wrote:That just hit the national news today, they do not have stacks of replacement airbags in stock. As with all recalls this is going to take a while.
We'll if it's as dangerous as some seem to think (there's always a lot of fear-mongering with these things. I'm sure a lot more people have died from the ride height putting their heads on the same level as large truck bumpers, but that's not a "defect"), I'd rather have it disabled until the parts are available. The sticker bit is pretty lame, but hey, I work for an auto manufacturer and pretty regularly drive rough prototypes that have "AIRBAG INERT" scrawled across the dashboard/steering wheel and think nothing of it... So I can't get too picky lol.ColonelPanic wrote:...And according to a NY Times article I just read, the mighty Toyota has received permission from the government to flat out disable the front passenger air bag until they receive parts. And slap a label on the glove box that says 'don't sit here.' Yeah, that's a legit fix, guys. I'd rather you give us a new car to drive until you get parts. And would prefer it not be a Toyota.
Times like this I'm grateful for my throttle cable, even if it is a PITA to start the car smoothly.Caretaker wrote:You'll drive home finding that they trimmed another inch off the bottom of your gas pedal; that's what you'll get
What do you mean about your throttle cable?KingGeorgeXIII wrote: Times like this I'm grateful for my throttle cable, even if it is a PITA to start the car smoothly.
Probably a reference to how only the 03/04 vibes have throttle cables and the rest are DBW.kumquat wrote:What do you mean about your throttle cable?KingGeorgeXIII wrote: Times like this I'm grateful for my throttle cable, even if it is a PITA to start the car smoothly.
Ahh. My 09 is very hard to start smoothly. I figured it was because of DBW somehow but if the 03/04 with cable is the same way... hmm.sideshowalan wrote:Probably a reference to how only the 03/04 vibes have throttle cables and the rest are DBW.kumquat wrote:What do you mean about your throttle cable?KingGeorgeXIII wrote: Times like this I'm grateful for my throttle cable, even if it is a PITA to start the car smoothly.
ColonelPanic wrote:...And according to a NY Times article I just read, the mighty Toyota has received permission from the government to flat out disable the front passenger air bag until they receive parts. And slap a label on the glove box that says 'don't sit here.' Yeah, that's a legit fix, guys. I'd rather you give us a new car to drive until you get parts. And would prefer it not be a Toyota.
I don't understand the "replace only in high humidity" recall... Below is the exact text of what currently applies to our 2003:
GM Recall #:
N140491
NHTSA Recall #:
14V312
Date Issued:
Jul 24, 2014
Recall Title:
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR
Recall Description:
Toyota has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003 and 2004 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag inflator which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant.
Safety Risk Description:
Improperly manufactured propellant could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Repair Description:
Dealers are to replace the vehicles front passenger airbag inflator.
My dealer can't even get the car in until the middle of next month to look at it, who knows what they'll come up with.
More like he's tired of dealership shenanigansNasmfell wrote:It sounds like you're tired of the car and looking to sell it soon.
lannvouivre wrote:More like he's tired of dealership shenanigansNasmfell wrote:It sounds like you're tired of the car and looking to sell it soon.
Mine is a GT. As far as I know, the 2ZZ was never updated with ETC. I've always chalked the engine's tendency to either "outrun" the clutch or stumble on takeoff to the throttle body being sized to flow enough air to feed the engine at 8,000+ RPM. Way down at 600, barely cracking the throttle probably brings MAP up to near-atmospheric.kumquat wrote:Ahh. My 09 is very hard to start smoothly. I figured it was because of DBW somehow but if the 03/04 with cable is the same way... hmm.sideshowalan wrote:Probably a reference to how only the 03/04 vibes have throttle cables and the rest are DBW.kumquat wrote:
What do you mean about your throttle cable?
Nasmfell wrote: It sounds like you're tired of the car and looking to sell it soon.
Typical negative Vibe comment. Interpreted totally wrongNasmfell wrote: It sounds like you're tired of the car and looking to sell it soon.
The more supportive answer from a friendly GenViberlannvouivre wrote: More like he's tired of dealership shenanigans
My wife's '05 Corolla appears to fall into the recall as well. We've been living in Dallas since February, but that car had been in the Orlando area since we bought it new. I'm guessing I should call a local dealer here to see what I should do.KingGeorgeXIII wrote:I finally looked into the recall, and my '04 GT is definitely included. I can see that Toyota/GM only want to replace airbags in cars currently registered in Florida. My problem: I moved from Florida to Michigan four months ago. Any advice for me? This car was in Miami for ten years, and is absolutely at risk, but I have a feeling I'm about to be stonewalled.
I'm having to drive a PT Cruiser with a bad bearing inside the timing cover so my love for the Vibe has increased tenfold. Currently pulling Epona's engine to overhaul and bring up compression to spec after I abused her during my teenage years.tpollauf wrote:The more supportive answer from a friendly GenViber
I already did once. I went to the service center at 2000 miles to top the engine oil.jayoldschool wrote:You'll get used to going to a dealer with that turbo VW, trust me