Recall - Brake Booster Vacuum Line Modification: Overview
CUSTOMER ADVISORYBulletin No.: 09222
Date: November 06, 2009
Subject: 09222 - Customer Advisory - Loss of Power Brake Assist in Extreme Cold Weather
Models:
2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe
With 1.8L Engine (RPO LAY)
Registered in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
This Customer Advisory involves 2009 and certain 2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine, and registered outside extreme cold temperature areas (see states above for areas covered under this Customer Advisory). 2009 and certain 2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine that are registered in areas with extreme cold temperatures are covered under Safety Recall 09199.
Condition
General Motors is conducting a safety recall on 2009-2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine (RPO LAY), and registered in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In these states, the extreme cold temperatures (-22°F), may cause the condensation on the brake vacuum intake manifold suction port to freeze. This could result in a loss of power brake assist, and greater brake pedal force and a longer distance could be required to stop the vehicle. If stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur without prior warning.
Vehicles registered outside of these states are not included in the safety recall; however, if the customer expects to drive the vehicle in one of these states when the temperature is -22°F or lower, this condition could occur. These customers are covered under this customer advisory.
Customer Advisory Coverage
Customers who expect to drive their vehicle in one of the states covered by the safety recall when the temperature is -22°F or lower, can choose to have the brake vacuum line on their vehicle modified to prevent this condition at no charge.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2009-2010 model year Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine (RPO LAY) and registered in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this customer advisory are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO).
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this customer advisory on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter shown in this bulletin - actual divisional letter may vary slightly).
Claim Information
1. Submit a claim using the table below.
2. Courtesy Transportation - For dealers using WINS, submit using normal labor code; for dealers using GWM - submit as Net Item under the repair labor code.
Courtesy Transportation
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product program is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.
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