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527 reportsMileage unknown · Aug 30, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION; AND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADIC. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE REVERSE POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONT BUMPER…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION; AND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADIC. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE REVERSE POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED, AND THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER TWO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V018000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL); AND 10V024000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THE REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE ACCELERATION FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN .
NHTSA ODI #10352722
9,500 miles · Aug 22, 2010
Power Train
I HAVE A 2009 AWD VIBE WHICH WILL, AT TIMES, UPSHIFT AFTER BRAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD FOR A SECOND DUE TO THE UPSHIFT AND UPON TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AGAIN APPARENTLY DOES THE SAME THING AGAIN. IT ONLY DOES THIS AT ABOUT 30 TO 40 MILES AN HOUR AND MOSTLY WHEN GOING DOWN A MODERATE …
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I HAVE A 2009 AWD VIBE WHICH WILL, AT TIMES, UPSHIFT AFTER BRAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD FOR A SECOND DUE TO THE UPSHIFT AND UPON TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AGAIN APPARENTLY DOES THE SAME THING AGAIN. IT ONLY DOES THIS AT ABOUT 30 TO 40 MILES AN HOUR AND MOSTLY WHEN GOING DOWN A MODERATE HILL I COME UPON NO MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. I HAVE ADVISED THE DEALER OF MY CONCERNS BUT THEY SEEM TO BE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO ADDRESS IT. THE PROBLEM IS CONCERNING ENOUGH TO ME THAT I WON'T LET ANYONE ELSE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMED AS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO HELP FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ON OTHER COMPLAINTS. I HAVE HAD ALL THE OTHER UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUES ADDRESSED AND IT IS NOT RELATED TO THAT PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10351163
10,000 miles · Jul 29, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT STATED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST TEN TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE DEALER THEN ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,909.
NHTSA ODI #10346174
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2010
SuspensionWheels
2009 PONTIAC VIBE. CONSUMER SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER CORRECTLY AND IT VIBRATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT HAD NO SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIS…
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2009 PONTIAC VIBE. CONSUMER SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER CORRECTLY AND IT VIBRATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT HAD NO SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THREE OF THE RIMS WERE DAMAGED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10345529
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2010
Unknown Or Other
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW PONTIAC VIBE [XXX] AND NOW GOT ANOTHER RECALL IN THE MAIL TO THE ONES I ALREADY HAD DONE IN THE LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR I OWNED IT!! RIDICULOUS TO BUY A NEW CAR AND HAVE ALL THESE RECALLS AND THEN I JUST HAD ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE A DEALERSHIP HAD TO DO ON MY CAR IN ADDITION JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT WAS NOT A RE…
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I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW PONTIAC VIBE [XXX] AND NOW GOT ANOTHER RECALL IN THE MAIL TO THE ONES I ALREADY HAD DONE IN THE LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR I OWNED IT!! RIDICULOUS TO BUY A NEW CAR AND HAVE ALL THESE RECALLS AND THEN I JUST HAD ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE A DEALERSHIP HAD TO DO ON MY CAR IN ADDITION JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT WAS NOT A RECALL. NOW ANOTHER RECALL CAME. AS A CONSUMER AND I BUY A NEW CAR IT WOULD SEEM THAT THERE IS A LIMIT TO THE INCOMPETENCE PROBLEMS AND RECALLS. I DO NOT HAVE TIME TO MESS W/ THESE CONSTANT RECALLS WHICH IS WHY I BOUGHT A NEW CAR TO BEGIN WITH SO I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT. WHAT IS BEING DONE ABOUT THESE POOR VEHICLE PRODUCTS BEING PAWNED OFF ON THE CONSUMER? WHY ARE WE PAYING ALL THIS MONEY FOR VEHICLES THAT RECALL EVERY COUPLE MONTHS FOR SOMETHING ELSE? WHERE IS THE CONSUMER BEING REIMBURSED FOR ALL THE TIME AND AGGRAVATION FOR THE MISHAPS? IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF THE PARTS/LABOR ARE NO COST TO ME-MY TIME AND LACK OF A VEHICLE IS COSTLY. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS INCOMPETENCE ON THIS MODEL AT THIS POINT. I SHOULD EITHER GET A NEW CAR TO REPLACE THIS THAT ACTUALLY RUNS PROPERLY OR A LARGE REIMBURSEMENT OF MONEY FOR THE LACK OF QUALITY I BOUGHT. I WANT SOME ANSWERS AND AS A CONSUMER THIS SERVICE IS POOR AND ANY OTHER COMPANY WOULD BE OUT OF BUSINESS FOR THIS MANY RECALLS AND LACK OF QUALITY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10345300
12 miles · Jul 23, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN MOVING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, YET THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN MOVING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, YET THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE NOT THE RIGHT SIZE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 6500. UPDATED 09/27/10 *BF UPDATED 10/01/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10344923
29,630 miles · Jul 19, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
MY FIANCE AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM IN HER 2009 PONTIAC VIBE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE FACTORY RETROFIT A SHIM IN THE THROTTLE. BOTH TIMES WE WERE GOING SLOWLY (<20 MPH) AS WE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND RELEASING PRESSURE ON THE THROTTLE DID NOT CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SLOW. EACH TIME THE PROBLEM PER…
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MY FIANCE AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM IN HER 2009 PONTIAC VIBE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE FACTORY RETROFIT A SHIM IN THE THROTTLE. BOTH TIMES WE WERE GOING SLOWLY (<20 MPH) AS WE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND RELEASING PRESSURE ON THE THROTTLE DID NOT CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SLOW. EACH TIME THE PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR 2-3 SECONDS. CASE I: CLEAR DAY IN FEBRUARY 2010 WITH GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS ON LEVEL GROUND. THE ENGINE DID NOT THROTTLE BACK WHEN LINDA TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PUT IT ON THE BRAKE. FOR PERHAPS 2 SECONDS THE ENGINE RACED. I HAD TIME TO LOOK AT THE TACHOMETER AND SAW IT WAS ABOUT 2500 RPM, WITH THE GAS PEDAL RELEASED AND HER FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. PERHAPS TWO SECONDS AFTER SHE RELEASED PRESSURE FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE RPM DROPPED AND THE CAR CAME TO A SPEEDY HALT. THIS PUSHED THE CAR ABOUT 3 FEET PAST THE WHITE INTERSECTION DEMARCATION LINE BEFORE IT STOPPED. THE DAY BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, LINDA AND I HAD REMOVED THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT. LINDA PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO HER DEALER AND HAD THE WARRANTY REPAIR TO THE THROTTLE MECHANISM COMPLETED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. CASE II: FRIDAY JULY 9, 2010, WAS A CLEAR DAY IN JULY, MUCH WARMER, WITH EXCELLENT ROAD CONDITIONS ON A NEWLY PAVED ROAD. THIS TIME THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT "GEAR DOWN" AS ONE WOULD EXPECT UNDER NORMAL OPERATION, WHICH I BELIEVE, KEPT THE ENGINE FROM RACING. AGAIN AS IN THE FIRST CASE, FOR PERHAPS 2-3 SECONDS AFTER LINDA HAD TAKEN HER FOOT OFF THE GAS AND APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE RESISTED HER ATTEMPT TO MAKE IT SLOW SMOOTHLY. THEN THE ENGINE SOUND DIMINISHED SUDDENLY, AS THE TRANSMISSION EXECUTED A "HARD SHIFT" DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A CONTROLLED STOP, ALSO SEVERAL FEET PAST THE INTERSECTION DEMARCATION LINE, BUT NOT REALLY OUT INTO THE INTERSECTION. LAST WEEK, PONTIAC REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343903
6,600 miles · Jun 30, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS RECEIVED THREE RECALL NOTICES; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V392000, COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V018000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACCELERATOR PEDAL; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V024000, FLOOR MATS. HE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS RECEIVED THREE RECALL NOTICES; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V392000, COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V018000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ACCELERATOR PEDAL; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V024000, FLOOR MATS. HE HAS NEVER HAD A SAFETY ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH THESE RECALLS. THE CONTACT HAS TRIED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO HAVE THE REMEDIES PERFORMED, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR ANY OF THE RECALLS. THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE ARRIVED IN OCTOBER 2009 AND THE OTHERS ARRIVED IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEALER WILL NOT ORDER THE PARTS UNTIL HE BRINGS IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE AVAILABLITY OF THE PARTS ARE CRITICAL AND HE HAS CONCERN FOR HIS SAFETY IN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 6600.
NHTSA ODI #10340845
15,000 miles · Jun 28, 2010
VisibilityCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN HER BLIND SPOT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PONTIAC VIBE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT WHEN SHE REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN HER BLIND SPOT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE A CONCAVE MIRROR FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE MIRROR YET WAS STILL UNABLE TO SEE IN HER BLIND SPOT. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES ON THE VEHICLE WERE 15, 000.
NHTSA ODI #10340347
42,013 miles · Jun 26, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingTraction Control System
THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION SYSTEM CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM (COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS EVERYTHING) DUE TO A SHORT. WITHIN 2 DAYS THE WARNING LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A FEW DAYS OF SEARCHING FOR THE PROBLEM THE DEALER PERFORMING THE …
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THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION SYSTEM CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM (COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS EVERYTHING) DUE TO A SHORT. WITHIN 2 DAYS THE WARNING LIGHTS AGAIN CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A FEW DAYS OF SEARCHING FOR THE PROBLEM THE DEALER PERFORMING THE REPAIRS OBTAINED INFO ON SIMILAR REPORTED CLAIMS FROM THE GM COMPANY. IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS AN OXYGEN SENSOR THAT GOES BAD AND DOES NOT SET OFF A WARNING AS IT SHOULD, AND THIS AGAIN CAUSED THE PCM TO AGAIN SHORT OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN VERY GOOD ABOUT FINDING THE PROBLEMS AND DOING THE REPAIRS; BUT NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE A CAR I JUST BOUGHT 2 MONTHS AGO, FOR FEAR THAT THE COMPUTER WILL AGAIN BURN OUT AND I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340189
Official recalls
9Jan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Jan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
May 23, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Oct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Apr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Oct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Jan 27, 2010
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 & remedy
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 WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Jan 21, 2010
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 & remedy
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 WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Aug 31, 2009
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 & remedy
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 WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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