Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V039000 Reported January 23, 2020

Front passenger air bag may not properly inflate

General Motors, Llc · Air Bags · 554 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V039000
Manufacturer Campaign
N192278940
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
554
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 23, 2020
Completion Rate
19.74

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2003-2004 pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. the replacement air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

Safety Consequence

An air bag that does not inflate properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the passenger air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 19, 2020. owners may contact pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. gm's number for this recall is n192278940.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V039000 or campaign N192278940.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V039000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V039000?

NHTSA recall 20V039000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 23, 2020. It addresses: Front passenger air bag may not properly inflate. The recall affects approximately 554 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 20V039000 or the manufacturer campaign number N192278940. 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.