Recall 12V491000: Power Window Switch Switch Overheating

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Pontiac/Vibe 2009

MANUFACTURER: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: October 10, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V491000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12002

COMPONENT: Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: N/A

SUMMARY:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009 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:
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

REMEDY:
General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.