NHTSA Recall 00V287000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V287000; Date: Oct. 2, 2000
A fire could occur in the steering column and spread to the interior of the car.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Buick Skylark; 1995 Buick Skylark; 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1994 Pontiac Grand Am; 1995 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 699,617
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine starter fails to engage and the driver hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, producing heat that can melt switch parts.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps). This campaign does not cover battery replacement or unrelated starting system or electrical system repairs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 19, 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300; 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: Dec 19, 2000
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