NHTSA Recall 00V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V140000; Date: May. 18, 2000
In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Oldsmobile Alero; 2000 Oldsmobile Alero; 1999 Pontiac Grand Am; 2000 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 487,400
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: these vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact. " the console cover on these vehicles does not stay closed when a specified vertical load is applied.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 9, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 2000
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