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2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe recall: vacuum

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 31, 2009. It covers about 10,119 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,119
reported
Aug 31, 2009
owners notified
Oct 23, 2009
related complaints
28

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

What is wrong
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.
Risk
This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Remedy
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 number 09V392000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 09V392000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vacuum?

Yes. Recall 09V392000, reported on August 31, 2009, covers about 10,119 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V392000?

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.

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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