Quote, originally posted by 1turbofocus »No I did NOT know that my Pontiac is a Toyota , I have a life and it does not revolve around spending endless Hrs on the phone or the net researching back to its birth everything I buy , I had rather take the time traveling and enjoying life , I have/had trust in Pontiac as this is the second new Product bought from them , that they would of sent me something to inform me that there was a dangerous issue with my car and to address it Now I am finding out that one of the recall letters should just now be getting to me , But to some here I should of contacted Pontiac already and know about this letter that hasent got to me yet or may not even be sent to me yet TomMaybe you really should start doing some easy research on what you purchase and what you own. You would / could have saved yourself a heap of grief and money.I also have a life and resent your snippy comment that those who surf the net don't have one. I have children, grandkids, a great job, friends, health, hobbies, etc but I do periodically look at what is being recalled and why. FYI Being informed on the world around me doesn't preclude me having a life!! If anything, life is better because of the knowledge gained.I also won't blame Hyundai when my front springs snap because I opted to not do the recall on them. If they break....... my fault...100%, I know about it, I blew it off.Again, I understand your frustration and anguish, but don't go blaming Pontiac because of your ignorance about a situation. Especially when you chose to ignore for months the only means of notification they have on record for you.My Vibe, an 07, has Toyota written on many of the parts on the car. They don't hide it. Look carefully at yours, you'll find it as well. No endless hours needed surfing the net to find information on what you own, it takes about, oh...... Takes about 20 seconds,Here's the web site.......
http://www.recalls.gov/Here's the information you can easily get for an 09 Vibe .......OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI)Recalls - Search Results3 Record(s) Displayed.Report Date : July 30, 2010 at 07:32 PMSearch Type :VEHICLEMake:PONTIACModel or Model No.:VIBEModel Year:2009Make: PONTIACModel: VIBEModel Year: 2009Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Mfr's Report Date: AUG 27, 2009NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V392000NHTSA Action Number: N/AComponent: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMPotential Number of Units Affected: 10119Summary: 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.Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.Remedy: 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 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT
http://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.Notes: GM RECALL NO. 09199. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO
HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .Make: PONTIACModel: VIBEModel Year: 2009Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2010NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V018000NHTSA Action Number: N/AComponent: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALPotential Number of Units Affected: 70806Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN EARLY FEBRUARY AND BE COMPLETED IN LATE APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT
http://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO
HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .Make: PONTIACModel: VIBEModel Year: 2009Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Mfr's Report Date: JAN 27, 2010NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V024000NHTSA Action Number: N/AComponent: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALPotential Number of Units Affected: 70705Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PONTIAC VIBE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.Remedy: GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS WHEN A RECALL REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 10038: FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. GM REQUESTS THAT CUSTOMERS TAKE OUT ANY REMOVABLE (CARPETED, ALL-WEATHER, OR OTHER) DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT AND NOT REPLACE IT WITH ANY OTHER FLOOR MAT, AND PLACE IT IN THE TRUNK UNTIL THE FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL REMEDY IS READY AND IMPLEMENTED. IN THE EVENT THAT OWNERS CHOOSE NOT TO TAKE OUT THEIR REMOVABLE FLOOR MAT, GENERAL MOTORS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OWNERS USE ONLY FLOOR MATS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MODEL AND MODEL YEAR OF THEIR VEHICLE, AND THAT IT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SECURED. DO NOT USE A MAT THAT IS FLIPPED OVER WITH THE BOTTOM-SIDE UP, AND DO NOT STACK ONE FLOOR MAT OVER ANOTHER. IN ADDITION, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR, BRAKE, AND CLUTCH (IF APPLICABLE) PEDALS TO ASSURE THAT THE FLOOR MAT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT
http://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.Notes: GM RECALL NO. 10038. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO
HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .