NHTSA Recall 05V046000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,924 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Cadillac SRX.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V046000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05018 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | February 9, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.
Safety risk
If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
GM recall no. 05018.customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V046000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.