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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:34 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V283000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      CHEVROLET / LUMINA     2000      PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX     2000 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 14, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V283000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 111 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVE AN UNDERSIZED INFLATOR ORIFICE. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THIS UNDERSIZED ORIFICE CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF AN AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND/OR PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES. Notes: GM RECALL NO. 99073. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 1999. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.