Recall 09V-392
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2009 to 2010 Pontiac Vibe: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-392
- Reported
- August 31, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 10,119 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
The 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-[removed] or at the owner center at [link removed]
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no.09199.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Pontiac Vibe 2009 to 2010