Recall 10V024000: Accelerator Pedal Sticks Wide Open

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Pontiac/Vibe 2009-2010

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 27, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V024000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED:

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

CONSEQUENCE:
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

REMEDY:
General Motors will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and the floor mat with a newly designed mat free of charge. General Motors has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.