1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1999 Pontiac Montana, 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATOR…
NHTSA campaign 02V027000 · Air Bags · filed Jan 25, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE.
The risk
METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | Grand Prix | 1999 |
| Pontiac | Montana | 1999 |
| Pontiac | Trans Sport | 1999 |
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Other campaigns involving Pontiac vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V027000 (manufacturer number 01052). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.