General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V392000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V392000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 10,119 affected units, BRAKE VACUUM SUCTION PORT, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. when driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become locked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the brake vacuum line free of charge. a special advisory letter will be sent to owners of vehicles registered in all other states in the same time frame. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before october 23, 2009. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V392000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-08-31T00:00:00

Subject: Brake vacuum suction port

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 10,119

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09199

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with 1.8l engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. when driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become locked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.

Consequence Summary: This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the brake vacuum line free of charge. a special advisory letter will be sent to owners of vehicles registered in all other states in the same time frame. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before october 23, 2009. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5iby_af9u-m82e

NHTSA ID: 09V392000

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Created At: 1742808662

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