Recall 10V018000: Accelerator Pedal Sticking

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Pontiac/Vibe 2009-2010

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 21, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V018000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Clutch Assembly: Pedal/Linkage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: ?

SUMMARY:
General Motors is recalling model year 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe. 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:
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:
General Motors has not yet provided a remedy plan or 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.