2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe recall: accelerator pedal

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 21, 2010. It covers about 70,806 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 70,806
reported: Jan 21, 2010
owners notified: Feb 16, 2010
related complaints: 65

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 10V018000

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about acceleration problems.

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Questions about recall 10V018000

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

Yes. Recall 10V018000, reported on January 21, 2010, covers about 70,806 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V018000?

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.

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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