General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V018000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 70,806 affected units, STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 pontiac vibe vehicles. due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. in this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. This service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin early february and be completed in late april 2010. owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V018000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-01-21T00:00:00

Subject: Sticking accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 70,806

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: General motors is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 pontiac vibe vehicles. due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. in this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.

Consequence Summary: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. This service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin early february and be completed in late april 2010. 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

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NHTSA ID: 10V018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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