Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
ACHIEVA
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
00V287000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fire Could Occur In The Steering Column And Spread To The Interior Of The Car.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19930501
End Of Manufacture
19950630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
699617
Date Owners Notified
20001219
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20001002
Make Campaign Number
79