Investigation DP16001: 2006–2010, 2014 Pontiac Solstice

Status

CLOSED

Opened

May 16, 2016

Closed

Apr 24, 2017

Model years

2006–2010, 2014

Subject

Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat

Component: Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

Summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting the opening of an investigation into the air bag system on model year 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, the subject vehicles.The petitioner raised the issue of failure of the Passenger Sensing System for the front passenger seating position.On January 26, 2017, General Motors filed a defect information report recalling the subject vehicles to address the issue raised by the petition.In view of the recall, ODI considers the petition moot and is closing the action.The closing of the petition does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist, and the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2009 Pontiac Solstice36 complaints
• 2008 Pontiac Solstice159 complaints
• 2007 Pontiac Solstice290 complaints
• 2006 Pontiac Solstice243 complaints