GM has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2008 through 2009 Pontiac G8 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment” and Federal Motor Vehicle Standard No. 138, “Tire pressure monitoring systems”. The brake pedal position switch may have been improperly 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 contact GM Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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