NHTSA Recall 04V528000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V528000; Date: Nov. 1, 2004
Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Chevrolet Malibu; 2003 Oldsmobile Alero; 2003 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 92,863
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems. ' in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator lifts his foot from the accelerator pedal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. The recall began on December 20, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Recall Notes:
Gmrecall no. 04092. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 2004
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