NHTSA Recall 09V392000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V392000; Date: Aug. 31, 2009
This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Pontiac Vibe; 2010 Pontiac Vibe
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 10,119
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Gm recall no. 09199. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 2009
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