Pontiac G8 recall for two defects
General Motors is recalling 35,038 Pontiac G8 models, including all 2008 and 2009 models, for defects with the brake lights and the tire pressure monitoring system.
The brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed. With this condition, the brake lamps may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a following driver when the vehicle is braking. Also certain vehicles may have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system that will not illuminate the low tire pressure telltale until tire pressure falls below values required by the standard.
Inappropriate, non-standard lights could increase the risk of a crash or driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and the remote control door lock receiver with the correct values free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 5, 2009. Owners may beat up on the soon-to-be-laid-off Pontiac staff at 1-800-620-7668.
Posted: May 23rd, 2009
at 5:53am by The Editor
Tagged with Pontiac G8, recall
Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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