Head injury criteria test/airbags/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2007 through january 22, 2009. a 5th percentile female anthropomorphic test device (atd) in a 30 mph frontal barrier test exceeded the head injury criteria (hic) requirements of the standard. with the front passenger seat positioned full forward, the seat position sensor will cause a 30 milliseconds deployment delay between the first and second stages of the dual-stage frontal passenger air bag.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, this delay may result in increased head injury to certain front seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Gm dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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FAQ: Recall 11V534000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V534000?
NHTSA recall 11V534000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 4, 2011. It addresses: Head injury criteria test/airbags/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 38,444 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V534000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.