2004 Cadillac SRX, Cadillac XLR and others recall: accelerator pedal
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 9, 2005. It covers about 19,924 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,924
- reported
- Feb 9, 2005
- owners notified
- Mar 8, 2005
- related complaints
- 37
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 05V046000
Affected vehicles
- Cadillac SRX 2004 2004
- Cadillac XLR 2004 2004
- Pontiac Grand Prix 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 05V046000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac SRX, Cadillac XLR and others accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 05V046000, reported on February 9, 2005, covers about 19,924 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V046000?
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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