Recall 04V528000: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 1, 2004

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

92,863vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Chevrolet Malibu569 complaints
• 2003 Oldsmobile Alero184 complaints
• 2003 Pontiac Grand AM325 complaints