NHTSA recall 04V528000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Chevrolet Malibu and 2 more
Reported Nov 1, 200492,863 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 04092Built Nov 1, 2002 – May 31, 2003
The defect
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 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.