Ignition Switch Problems of Oldsmobile Achieva

I purchased this vehicle from a private party approximately 4-5 years ago, unbeknownst of the 2000 recall for ignition issues with the ignition switch. Since I have owned this vehicle I have replaced the ignition switch 3 occasions most currently today 3/24/2015. I presume there is a statute of limitations on this issue. I am curious do I still have any re-course in getting this issue resolved or must I out of pocket resolve this issue as I cannot continue to replace these ignition switches.

The consumer received recall notice #04v036000 (ignition switch). The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for repair on 10/11/04. The mechanic replaced relay switch but not the ignition switch. The vehicle was able to be started but will not turn off properly. The mechanic indicated that replacing the ignition switch was not part the recall.

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The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva. The contact had her vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v036000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The technician installed a relay kit. Years later, she noticed that the failure recurred. The contact called the dealer in reference to having the ignition switch replaced. Both the dealer and manufacturer stated that because the remedy stated that the ignition switch should only be replaced if necessary, the original recall repair was technically sufficient. The failure still persists. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 157,000.

Ignition switch failed after tires were installed. The vehicle ignition switch failed prior to recall notice. The consumer submitted all invoices for reimbursement but was denied because the manufacturer claims that the part replaced was not the part covered by the recall or that the documentation provided did not substantiate the request.

Consumer received a recall letter for relay switch, took to dealer they replaced relay, and presently vehicle is discharging. Vehicle was fine until dealer replaced relay. Battery light is on, and vehicle is not charging. *akconsumer had to take the vehicle to another mechanic to have the problem resolved.

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Dealer: courtesey Chevrolet Oldsmobile, orlando, FL; phone# 407/295-7000 wanted to charge consumer $600. 00 for recall repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.

Consumer received recall notice 02v070000 ignition campaign, however when vehicle was brought to dealer, dealership would not performed recall unless consumer paid for labor. Manufacturer notified.

Prior to receiving recall notification (02v070000) consumer experienced problems with the ignition switch not operating and had to have the vehicle towed, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

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Nhtsa recall 02v070000/manufacturer's recall 02008. Got recall notice. Contacted dealer, dealer indicated no parts available. Did not know when parts will be in.

Consumer states intermittently vehicle cranks but will not start. When this occurs lights does not come on at key up. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Prior to repairs consumer received recall 02v070000 relating to failure. Consumer is requesting reimbursement from previous repairs performed prior to recall notice. Manufacturer notified.

When turning key in ignition to start nothing happened. Then ,consumer was still trying when smoke appeared from steering wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there was a short in ignition that melted some wires.

Electrical system:ignition switch and wiring.

Ignition switch would not turn on with key.

Prior to receiving recall notification (02v07) consumer had replaced the defective switch in the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Consumer had constant problems with smoke appearing from dashboard. Dealer had not been able to diagnose the problem. Consumer received recall 02v07000 notice; however ignition switch would not be available until June.

Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall# 02v070000 subject: electrical system: ignition switch. After the repair, ignition short circuited,causing a fire in the dashboard.

Consumer states ignition switch failed prior to recall notification relating to the ignition switch. Vehicle had to be towed. Consumer is requesting reimbrusement. Manufacturer notified.