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Recall 04V-528

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu and 2 other models: Vehicle speed control (accelerator pedal).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-528
Reported
November 1, 2004
Vehicles affected
92,863 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash.

The 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-[removed], pontiac at 1-[removed], or oldsmobile at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Gmrecall no. 04092. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles